Cawayan, Municipality of Licuan-Baay, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Licuan-Baay |
| Postal code | 2819 |
| Population (2020) | 426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5974, 120.9098 (17° 36' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 420.9 meters (1,380.9 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Licuan-Baay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 426. This represented 9.33% of the total population of Licuan-Baay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 443 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 61 | 6.05 | |
| 423 | 69 | 6.13 | |
| 392 | 73 | 5.37 | |
| 379 | 75 | 5.05 | |
| 483 | 104 | 4.64 | |
| 443 | 101 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 10.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 8.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 8.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 7.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 8.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.81% |
| Total | 443 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 369 in 1990 to 426 in 2020, an increase of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.82%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 443 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | – | |
| 423 | 2.59% | |
| 392 | -1.62% | |
| 379 | -0.46% | |
| 483 | 9.23% | |
| 443 | -1.63% | |
| 426 | -0.82% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 17.5974, 120.9098, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 420.9 meters or 1,380.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.