Mahawan, Municipality of Kananga, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Kananga |
| Postal code | 6531 |
| Population (2020) | 891 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2148, 124.6060 (11° 13' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 454.4 meters (1,490.8 feet) |
Mahawan is a barangay in the municipality of Kananga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 891. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Kananga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahawan in the 2015 Census was 929 broken down into 200 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | 100 | 5.24 | |
| 597 | 114 | 5.24 | |
| 545 | 105 | 5.19 | |
| 578 | 133 | 4.35 | |
| 647 | 154 | 4.20 | |
| 929 | 200 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahawan is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 14.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 12.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 11.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 3.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 929 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahawan grew from 524 in 1990 to 891 in 2020, an increase of 367 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.88%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 929 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 524 | – | |
| 597 | 2.47% | |
| 545 | -1.93% | |
| 578 | 0.81% | |
| 647 | 4.19% | |
| 929 | 7.13% | |
| 891 | -0.88% |
Location
Mahawan is situated at approximately 11.2148, 124.6060, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 454.4 meters or 1,490.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mahawan 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.