Sangcol, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 498 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Laoang |
| Coordinates | 12.5637, 125.0295 (12° 34' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Sangcol is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 498. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sangcol in the 2015 Census was 462 broken down into 93 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 67 | 5.54 | |
| 463 | 77 | 6.01 | |
| 483 | 82 | 5.89 | |
| 424 | 78 | 5.44 | |
| 401 | 74 | 5.42 | |
| 462 | 93 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sangcol is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 12.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 5.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.87% |
| Total | 462 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sangcol grew from 371 in 1990 to 498 in 2020, an increase of 127 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.59%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 462 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 463 | 4.24% | |
| 483 | 0.91% | |
| 424 | -1.78% | |
| 401 | -2.01% | |
| 462 | 2.73% | |
| 498 | 1.59% |
Location
Sangcol is situated at approximately 12.5637, 125.0295, in the island of Laoang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sangcol shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.