Pawa, Municipality of Lagangilang, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Lagangilang |
| Postal code | 2802 |
| Population (2020) | 396 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5954, 120.7340 (17° 36' North, 120° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.6 meters (231.6 feet) |
Pawa is a barangay in the municipality of Lagangilang, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 396. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Lagangilang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pawa in the 2015 Census was 358 broken down into 78 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 56 | 5.50 | |
| 324 | 57 | 5.68 | |
| 293 | 55 | 5.33 | |
| 409 | 77 | 5.31 | |
| 360 | 71 | 5.07 | |
| 358 | 78 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pawa is 10 to 14, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 9.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 6.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 10.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 3.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 6.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 5.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 6.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.51% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.68% |
| Total | 358 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pawa grew from 308 in 1990 to 396 in 2020, an increase of 88 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 358 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | – | |
| 324 | 0.95% | |
| 293 | -2.13% | |
| 409 | 4.71% | |
| 360 | -4.54% | |
| 358 | -0.11% | |
| 396 | 2.15% |
Location
Pawa is situated at approximately 17.5954, 120.7340, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.6 meters or 231.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pawa 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.