Banawang, Municipality of Tunga, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tunga |
| Postal code | 6528 |
| Population (2020) | 510 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2534, 124.7830 (11° 15' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.0 meters (147.6 feet) |
Banawang is a barangay in the municipality of Tunga, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 510. This represented 6.66% of the total population of Tunga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banawang in the 2015 Census was 586 broken down into 127 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 61 | 5.05 | |
| 369 | 65 | 5.68 | |
| 375 | 70 | 5.36 | |
| 403 | 90 | 4.48 | |
| 463 | 98 | 4.72 | |
| 586 | 127 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banawang is 5 to 9, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 11.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 13.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.51% |
| Total | 586 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banawang grew from 308 in 1990 to 510 in 2020, an increase of 202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.88%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 586 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | – | |
| 369 | 3.44% | |
| 375 | 0.35% | |
| 403 | 1.00% | |
| 463 | 5.18% | |
| 586 | 4.59% | |
| 510 | -2.88% |
Location
Banawang is situated at approximately 11.2534, 124.7830, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.0 meters or 147.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banawang 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.