Salawagan, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Quezon |
| Postal code | 8715 |
| Population (2020) | 8,644 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7014, 125.1129 (7° 42' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 277.3 meters (909.8 feet) |
Salawagan is a barangay in the municipality of Quezon, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,644. This represented 7.89% of the total population of Quezon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salawagan in the 2015 Census was 7,939 broken down into 1,882 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,576 | 1,148 | 5.73 | |
| 6,016 | 1,172 | 5.13 | |
| 5,978 | 1,174 | 5.09 | |
| 7,409 | 1,532 | 4.84 | |
| 7,105 | 1,579 | 4.50 | |
| 7,939 | 1,882 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salawagan is 5 to 9, with 983 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 66 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 173 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 749 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 983 | 12.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 932 | 11.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 779 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 610 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 554 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 482 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 512 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 446 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 457 | 5.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 352 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 284 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 206 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 153 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 103 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 104 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 66 | 0.83% |
| Total | 7,945 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salawagan grew from 6,576 in 1990 to 8,644 in 2020, an increase of 2,068 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.79%, or an increase of 699 people, from the previous population of 7,945 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,576 | – | |
| 6,045 | -1.56% | |
| 5,978 | -0.24% | |
| 7,426 | 3.04% | |
| 7,105 | -1.60% | |
| 7,945 | 2.15% | |
| 8,644 | 1.79% |
Location
Salawagan is situated at approximately 7.7014, 125.1129, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 277.3 meters or 909.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salawagan 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.