Awitan, Municipality of Daet, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Daet |
| Postal code | 4600 |
| Population (2020) | 1,713 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1375, 122.9620 (14° 8' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) |
Awitan is a barangay in the municipality of Daet, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,713. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Daet.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awitan in the 2015 Census was 1,555 broken down into 346 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,050 | 189 | 5.56 | |
| 1,102 | 228 | 4.83 | |
| 1,249 | 236 | 5.29 | |
| 1,280 | 303 | 4.22 | |
| 1,316 | 292 | 4.51 | |
| 1,555 | 346 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awitan is 5 to 9, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 172 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 7.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,555 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awitan grew from 1,050 in 1990 to 1,713 in 2020, an increase of 663 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.06%, or an increase of 158 people, from the previous population of 1,555 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,050 | – | |
| 1,102 | 0.91% | |
| 1,249 | 2.72% | |
| 1,280 | 0.34% | |
| 1,316 | 1.01% | |
| 1,555 | 3.23% | |
| 1,713 | 2.06% |
Location
Awitan is situated at approximately 14.1375, 122.9620, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awitan 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.