Lawa, Municipality of Obando, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Obando |
| Postal code | 3021 |
| Population (2020) | 8,885 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7262, 120.9254 (14° 44' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Lawa is a barangay in the municipality of Obando, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,885. This represented 14.81% of the total population of Obando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawa in the 2015 Census was 8,452 broken down into 1,988 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,676 | 1,301 | 5.13 | |
| 7,666 | 1,499 | 5.11 | |
| 7,938 | 1,632 | 4.86 | |
| 8,182 | 1,710 | 4.78 | |
| 8,118 | 1,823 | 4.45 | |
| 8,452 | 1,988 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawa is 20 to 24, with 817 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 68 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 161 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 603 | 7.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 812 | 9.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 790 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 807 | 9.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 817 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 715 | 8.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 561 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 577 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 547 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 490 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 451 | 5.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 361 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 287 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 207 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 115 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 83 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 68 | 0.80% |
| Total | 8,452 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawa grew from 6,676 in 1990 to 8,885 in 2020, an increase of 2,209 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 433 people, from the previous population of 8,452 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,676 | – | |
| 7,666 | 2.62% | |
| 7,938 | 0.75% | |
| 8,182 | 0.42% | |
| 8,118 | -0.29% | |
| 8,452 | 0.77% | |
| 8,885 | 1.06% |
Location
Lawa is situated at approximately 14.7262, 120.9254, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawa 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.