Kawayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6545 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Area (2013) | 61.02 km2 (23.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,455 |
| Density (2020) | 335 / km2 (868 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 41' North, 124° 21' East (11.6799, 124.3570) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.3 meters (83.0 feet) |
Kawayan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran.
The municipality has a land area of 61.02 square kilometers or 23.56 square miles which constitutes 11.38% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,455. This represented 11.41% of the total population of Biliran province, or 0.45% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 335 inhabitants per square kilometer or 868 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kawayan has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baganito | 2.54% | 520 | 536 | -2.99% | -0.64% |
| Balacson | 4.34% | 888 | 868 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Balite | 5.43% | 1,110 | 1,019 | 8.93% | 1.82% |
| Bilwang | 3.39% | 694 | 663 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| Bulalacao | 4.22% | 864 | 842 | 2.61% | 0.54% |
| Burabod | 3.07% | 627 | 615 | 1.95% | 0.41% |
| Buyo | 5.00% | 1,022 | 937 | 9.07% | 1.84% |
| Inasuyan | 5.68% | 1,162 | 1,129 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Kansanok | 3.34% | 683 | 688 | -0.73% | -0.15% |
| Mada-o | 5.52% | 1,129 | 1,132 | -0.27% | -0.06% |
| Mapuyo | 8.81% | 1,802 | 1,731 | 4.10% | 0.85% |
| Masagaosao | 3.88% | 793 | 787 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Masagongsong | 2.56% | 524 | 526 | -0.38% | -0.08% |
| Poblacion | 5.64% | 1,154 | 1,206 | -4.31% | -0.92% |
| San Lorenzo | 6.57% | 1,344 | 1,361 | -1.25% | -0.26% |
| Tabunan North | 0.90% | 184 | 177 | 3.95% | 0.82% |
| Tubig Guinoo | 4.03% | 825 | 785 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Tucdao | 8.81% | 1,802 | 1,917 | -6.00% | -1.29% |
| Ungale | 10.90% | 2,230 | 2,240 | -0.45% | -0.09% |
| Villa Cornejo | 5.37% | 1,098 | 1,132 | -3.00% | -0.64% |
| Kawayan Total | 20,455 | 20,291 | 0.81% | 0.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kawayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱61,782,682.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,669,511.00 | – |
| 2010 | 36,850,765.58 | 6.29% |
| 2011 | 39,968,646.04 | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 39,027,839.26 | -2.35% |
| 2013 | 43,956,222.71 | 12.63% |
| 2014 | 49,229,284.26 | 12.00% |
| 2015 | 55,913,868.45 | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 61,782,682.76 | 10.50% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kawayan in the 2015 Census was 20,278 broken down into 4,631 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,047 | 2,982 | 5.05 | |
| 16,406 | 3,402 | 4.82 | |
| 17,501 | 3,688 | 4.75 | |
| 19,041 | 4,192 | 4.54 | |
| 20,226 | 4,356 | 4.64 | |
| 20,278 | 4,631 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kawayan is 5 to 9, with 2,314 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 258 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 480 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,012 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,314 | 11.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,313 | 11.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,031 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,475 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,195 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,124 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,117 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,167 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,158 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 985 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 757 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 644 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 553 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 388 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 320 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 258 | 1.27% |
| Total | 20,291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kawayan grew from 7,101 in 1918 to 20,455 in 2020, an increase of 13,354 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 164 people, from the previous population of 20,291 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 7,101 | – | |
| 8,498 | 0.90% | |
| 9,618 | 1.28% | |
| 12,252 | 2.15% | |
| 12,870 | 0.48% | |
| 14,568 | 2.52% | |
| 16,183 | 2.12% | |
| 15,056 | -0.72% | |
| 16,424 | 1.64% | |
| 17,507 | 1.38% | |
| 19,053 | 1.17% | |
| 20,238 | 2.22% | |
| 20,291 | 0.05% | |
| 20,455 | 0.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kawayan for the year 2019 was 15,184, broken down into 7,483 males and 7,701 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kawayan is situated at approximately 11° 41' North, 124° 21' East, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.3 meters or 83.0 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 Kawayan are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Tacloban, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Almeria, Biliran, Maripipi, Biliran, Naval, Biliran, Culaba, Biliran, Almagro, Samar, and Biliran, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 487.58 kilometers (302.97 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Almeria, Biliran, 7.13 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Maripipi, Biliran, 10.74 kilometers (6.68 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Naval, Biliran, 13.66 kilometers (8.49 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Culaba, Biliran, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Almagro, Samar, 26.73 kilometers (16.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Biliran, Biliran, 26.89 kilometers (16.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 50.03 kilometers (31.09 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 58.29 kilometers (36.22 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 79.57 kilometers (49.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 79.47 kilometers (49.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Tacloban, 85.55 kilometers (53.16 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 110.64 kilometers (68.75 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Distance from Manila: 487.58 kilometers (302.97 miles) to the Northwest (N48°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.