Sangputan, Municipality of San Vicente, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Vicente |
| Postal code | 6419 |
| Population (2020) | 731 |
| Coordinates | 12.3713, 124.0670 (12° 22' North, 124° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Sangputan is a barangay in the municipality of San Vicente, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 731. This represented 10.55% of the total population of San Vicente.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sangputan in the 2015 Census was 952 broken down into 187 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 672 | 132 | 5.09 | |
| 675 | 146 | 4.62 | |
| 660 | 149 | 4.43 | |
| 685 | 160 | 4.28 | |
| 721 | 171 | 4.22 | |
| 952 | 187 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sangputan is 15 to 19, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 9.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 9.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 4.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.84% |
| Total | 952 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sangputan grew from 672 in 1990 to 731 in 2020, an increase of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.41%, or a decrease of 221 people, from the previous population of 952 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 672 | – | |
| 675 | 0.08% | |
| 660 | -0.48% | |
| 685 | 0.51% | |
| 721 | 1.88% | |
| 952 | 5.43% | |
| 731 | -5.41% |
Location
Sangputan is situated at approximately 12.3713, 124.0670, in the island of Escarpada. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sangputan does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.