Lowan, Municipality of Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matalom |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Population (2020) | 487 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2856, 124.8717 (10° 17' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 343.8 meters (1,127.9 feet) |
Lowan is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 487. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lowan in the 2015 Census was 476 broken down into 122 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | 135 | 5.47 | |
| 828 | 141 | 5.87 | |
| 608 | 106 | 5.74 | |
| 593 | 109 | 5.44 | |
| 606 | 121 | 5.01 | |
| 476 | 122 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lowan is 10 to 14, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 9.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 9.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 7.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 6.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 3.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 6.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 4.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 5.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.10% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.26% |
| Total | 476 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lowan fell from 738 in 1990 to 487 in 2020, a decrease of 251 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 476 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 738 | – | |
| 828 | 2.18% | |
| 608 | -6.41% | |
| 593 | -0.34% | |
| 606 | 0.79% | |
| 476 | -4.49% | |
| 487 | 0.48% |
Location
Lowan is situated at approximately 10.2856, 124.8717, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 343.8 meters or 1,127.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lowan 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.