Sinit‑an, 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) | 162 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8972, 124.8771 (11° 54' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.1 meters (56.1 feet) |
Sinit‑an is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 162. This represented 0.92% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sinit-an in the 2015 Census was 167 broken down into 24 households or an average of 6.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 22 | 5.41 | |
| 154 | 31 | 4.97 | |
| 143 | 27 | 5.30 | |
| 99 | 17 | 5.82 | |
| 160 | 27 | 5.93 | |
| 167 | 24 | 6.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sinit-an is 1 to 4, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 55 to 59, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 14.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 13.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 13.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 9.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 3.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 3 | 1.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.60% |
| Total | 167 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sinit-an grew from 119 in 1990 to 162 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.64%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 167 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | – | |
| 154 | 4.95% | |
| 143 | -1.58% | |
| 99 | -4.94% | |
| 160 | 19.09% | |
| 167 | 0.82% | |
| 162 | -0.64% |
Location
Sinit‑an is situated at approximately 11.8972, 124.8771, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.1 meters or 56.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sinit‑an 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.