Mahawid, Municipality of Tuburan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Tuburan |
| Postal code | 7306 |
| Population (2020) | 2,138 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.5871, 122.1895 (6° 35' North, 122° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 195.0 meters (639.8 feet) |
Mahawid is a barangay in the municipality of Tuburan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,138. This represented 8.64% of the total population of Tuburan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahawid in the 2015 Census was 1,975 broken down into 337 households or an average of 5.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 70 | 4.01 | |
| 314 | 84 | 3.74 | |
| 1,007 | 202 | 4.99 | |
| 3,623 | 567 | 6.39 | |
| 2,175 | 354 | 6.14 | |
| 1,975 | 337 | 5.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahawid is 15 to 19, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 173 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 215 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 228 | 11.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 237 | 12.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 205 | 10.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 187 | 9.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 140 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 163 | 8.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 2.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 1.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 1.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.20% |
| Total | 1,975 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahawid grew from 281 in 1990 to 2,138 in 2020, an increase of 1,857 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 163 people, from the previous population of 1,975 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 314 | 2.10% | |
| 1,007 | 28.38% | |
| 3,623 | 19.31% | |
| 2,175 | -16.95% | |
| 1,975 | -1.82% | |
| 2,138 | 1.68% |
Location
Mahawid is situated at approximately 6.5871, 122.1895, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 195.0 meters or 639.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahawid shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Langong, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Languyan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Candiis, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Buton, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Basakan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Pintasan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Tuburan Proper (Poblacion), Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan
- Duga-a, Tuburan, Basilan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.