Sapinit, Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jorge |
| Postal code | 6707 |
| Population (2020) | 639 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9677, 124.8371 (11° 58' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.1 meters (75.8 feet) |
Sapinit is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 639. This represented 3.64% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapinit in the 2015 Census was 636 broken down into 127 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 66 | 5.27 | |
| 468 | 95 | 4.93 | |
| 472 | 98 | 4.82 | |
| 593 | 119 | 4.98 | |
| 637 | 128 | 4.98 | |
| 636 | 127 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapinit is 10 to 14, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 10.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 11.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 13.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 8.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.79% |
| Total | 636 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapinit grew from 348 in 1990 to 639 in 2020, an increase of 291 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 636 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | – | |
| 468 | 5.71% | |
| 472 | 0.18% | |
| 593 | 3.20% | |
| 637 | 2.64% | |
| 636 | -0.03% | |
| 639 | 0.10% |
Location
Sapinit is situated at approximately 11.9677, 124.8371, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.1 meters or 75.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapinit 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.