Kauswagan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 9202 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 60.37 km2 (23.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,193 |
| Density (2020) | 401 / km2 (1,038 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 11' North, 124° 5' East (8.1914, 124.0881) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.8 feet) |
Kauswagan is a coastal municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 60.37 square kilometers or 23.31 square miles which constitutes 1.80% of Lanao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,193. This represented 3.35% of the total population of Lanao del Norte province, or 0.48% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 401 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,038 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kauswagan has 13 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 14.57% | 3,524 | 3,726 | -5.42% | -1.17% |
| Bara-ason | 4.14% | 1,002 | 1,318 | -23.98% | -5.61% |
| Cayontor | 2.77% | 670 | 902 | -25.72% | -6.07% |
| Delabayan | 9.98% | 2,415 | 2,582 | -6.47% | -1.40% |
| Inudaran | 3.73% | 903 | 841 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Kawit Occidental | 4.26% | 1,031 | 1,141 | -9.64% | -2.11% |
| Kawit Oriental | 5.91% | 1,429 | 1,378 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Libertad | 15.01% | 3,631 | 4,036 | -10.03% | -2.20% |
| Paiton | 2.91% | 703 | 917 | -23.34% | -5.44% |
| Poblacion | 15.98% | 3,866 | 4,331 | -10.74% | -2.36% |
| Tacub | 11.95% | 2,891 | 2,754 | 4.97% | 1.03% |
| Tingintingin | 3.95% | 956 | 1,274 | -24.96% | -5.87% |
| Tugar | 4.84% | 1,172 | 1,078 | 8.72% | 1.78% |
| Kauswagan Total | 24,193 | 26,278 | -7.93% | -1.73% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kauswagan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱108,816,466.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,253,180.70 | – |
| 2010 | 41,135,226.81 | 7.53% |
| 2011 | 45,143,610.95 | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 44,398,016.75 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 48,544,562.96 | 9.34% |
| 2014 | 65,793,178.61 | 35.53% |
| 2015 | 75,792,624.37 | 15.20% |
| 2016 | 108,816,466.46 | 43.57% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 26,143 broken down into 5,916 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,955 | 3,236 | 5.24 | |
| 18,335 | 3,617 | 5.07 | |
| 15,351 | 3,095 | 4.96 | |
| 23,077 | 4,451 | 5.18 | |
| 24,001 | 4,898 | 4.90 | |
| 26,143 | 5,916 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 5 to 9, with 3,146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 174 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 519 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,479 | 9.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,146 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,974 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,786 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,575 | 9.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,279 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,663 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,555 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,360 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,306 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,122 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 862 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 645 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 402 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 229 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 174 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 202 | 0.77% |
| Total | 26,278 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 11,095 in 1948 to 24,193 in 2020, an increase of 13,098 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.73%, or a decrease of 2,085 people, from the previous population of 26,278 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,095 | – | |
| 12,636 | 1.15% | |
| 12,316 | -0.25% | |
| 9,556 | -4.96% | |
| 13,875 | 7.74% | |
| 16,961 | 2.03% | |
| 18,349 | 1.48% | |
| 15,364 | -3.74% | |
| 23,087 | 5.78% | |
| 24,006 | 1.43% | |
| 26,278 | 1.74% | |
| 24,193 | -1.73% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kauswagan for the year 2019 was 15,553, broken down into 7,676 males and 7,877 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kauswagan is situated at approximately 8° 11' North, 124° 5' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Kauswagan are Iligan, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, and El Salvador, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, Linamon, Lanao del Norte, Matungao, Lanao del Norte, Munai, Lanao del Norte, and Maigo, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 785.02 kilometers (487.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Poona Piagapo, Lanao del Norte, 7.17 kilometers (4.46 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- Linamon, Lanao del Norte, 8.38 kilometers (5.20 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Matungao, Lanao del Norte, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Munai, Lanao del Norte, 12.87 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 14.64 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
Nearest cities
- Iligan, 17.06 kilometers (10.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 27.20 kilometers (16.90 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 30.00 kilometers (18.64 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 39.82 kilometers (24.74 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 45.09 kilometers (28.02 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 63.04 kilometers (39.17 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
Distance from Manila: 785.02 kilometers (487.79 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.