Lawig, Municipality of Lamut, Province of Ifugao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Ifugao |
| Municipality | Lamut |
| Postal code | 3605 |
| Population (2020) | 1,466 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6571, 121.1784 (16° 39' North, 121° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 246.7 meters (809.4 feet) |
Lawig is a barangay in the municipality of Lamut, in the province of Ifugao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,466. This represented 5.59% of the total population of Lamut.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawig in the 2015 Census was 1,438 broken down into 322 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 920 | 175 | 5.26 | |
| 1,048 | 200 | 5.24 | |
| 1,181 | 239 | 4.94 | |
| 1,397 | 283 | 4.94 | |
| 1,458 | 296 | 4.93 | |
| 1,438 | 322 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawig is 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 9.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 7.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,438 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawig grew from 920 in 1990 to 1,466 in 2020, an increase of 546 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,438 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 920 | – | |
| 1,048 | 2.47% | |
| 1,181 | 2.59% | |
| 1,397 | 2.34% | |
| 1,458 | 1.57% | |
| 1,438 | -0.26% | |
| 1,466 | 0.41% |
Location
Lawig is situated at approximately 16.6571, 121.1784, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 246.7 meters or 809.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawig 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.