Tawiran, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 4902 |
| Population (2020) | 1,393 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4507, 122.0714 (13° 27' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Tawiran is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,393. This represented 2.55% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawiran in the 2015 Census was 1,420 broken down into 314 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | 225 | 4.76 | |
| 1,257 | 266 | 4.73 | |
| 1,441 | 290 | 4.97 | |
| 1,467 | 329 | 4.46 | |
| 1,336 | 331 | 4.04 | |
| 1,420 | 314 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawiran is 10 to 14, with 175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 175 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 4.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 4.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 3.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 2.04% |
| Total | 1,420 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawiran grew from 1,070 in 1990 to 1,393 in 2020, an increase of 323 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 1,420 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | – | |
| 1,257 | 3.06% | |
| 1,441 | 2.97% | |
| 1,467 | 0.25% | |
| 1,336 | -3.35% | |
| 1,420 | 1.17% | |
| 1,393 | -0.40% |
Location
Tawiran is situated at approximately 13.4507, 122.0714, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawiran 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.