Dawis, Municipality of Gasan, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Gasan |
| Postal code | 4905 |
| Population (2020) | 2,133 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.2848, 121.8897 (13° 17' North, 121° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Dawis is a barangay in the municipality of Gasan, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,133. This represented 5.89% of the total population of Gasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dawis in the 2015 Census was 1,999 broken down into 507 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,556 | 310 | 5.02 | |
| 1,751 | 363 | 4.82 | |
| 1,894 | 381 | 4.97 | |
| 1,972 | 466 | 4.23 | |
| 1,970 | 484 | 4.07 | |
| 1,999 | 507 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dawis is 5 to 9, with 272 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 198 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 272 | 13.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 252 | 12.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 8.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 5.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 5.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 5.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 5.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,999 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dawis grew from 1,556 in 1990 to 2,133 in 2020, an increase of 577 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 1,999 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,556 | – | |
| 1,751 | 2.24% | |
| 1,894 | 1.70% | |
| 1,972 | 0.56% | |
| 1,970 | -0.04% | |
| 1,999 | 0.28% | |
| 2,133 | 1.38% |
Location
Dawis is situated at approximately 13.2848, 121.8897, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dawis 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.