Tawang, Municipality of Balbalan, Province of Kalinga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| Municipality | Balbalan |
| Postal code | 3801 |
| Population (2020) | 886 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6189, 121.2594 (17° 37' North, 121° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 913.2 meters (2,996.0 feet) |
Tawang is a barangay in the municipality of Balbalan, in the province of Kalinga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 886. This represented 6.86% of the total population of Balbalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawang in the 2015 Census was 856 broken down into 153 households or an average of 5.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 906 | 140 | 6.47 | |
| 965 | 150 | 6.43 | |
| 927 | 144 | 6.44 | |
| 831 | 144 | 5.77 | |
| 891 | 145 | 6.14 | |
| 856 | 153 | 5.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawang is 15 to 19, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 8.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 12.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 8.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 5.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.40% |
| Total | 857 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawang fell from 906 in 1990 to 886 in 2020, a decrease of 20 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 857 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 906 | – | |
| 965 | 1.19% | |
| 940 | -0.56% | |
| 831 | -1.69% | |
| 891 | 2.57% | |
| 857 | -0.74% | |
| 886 | 0.70% |
Location
Tawang is situated at approximately 17.6189, 121.2594, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 913.2 meters or 2,996.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawang 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.