Saljag, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 727 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0801, 124.5145 (12° 5' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.3 meters (56.8 feet) |
Saljag, formerly Baut, is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 727. This represented 0.39% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Saljag in the 2015 Census was 617 broken down into 122 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 55 | 4.91 | |
| 352 | 78 | 4.51 | |
| 428 | 92 | 4.65 | |
| 500 | 101 | 4.95 | |
| 545 | 113 | 4.82 | |
| 617 | 122 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Saljag are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 11.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 11.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 12.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 8.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 3.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.65% |
| Total | 617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Saljag grew from 270 in 1990 to 727 in 2020, an increase of 457 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.51%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 617 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 270 | – | |
| 352 | 5.09% | |
| 428 | 4.28% | |
| 500 | 2.17% | |
| 545 | 3.19% | |
| 617 | 2.39% | |
| 727 | 3.51% |
Location
Saljag is situated at approximately 12.0801, 124.5145, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.3 meters or 56.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Saljag 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.