Waygan, Municipality of Mansalay, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Mansalay |
| Postal code | 5213 |
| Population (2020) | 1,799 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.5523, 121.4276 (12° 33' North, 121° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.1 meters (239.8 feet) |
Waygan is a barangay in the municipality of Mansalay, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,799. This represented 3.04% of the total population of Mansalay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Waygan in the 2015 Census was 1,484 broken down into 287 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 106 | 5.49 | |
| 561 | 115 | 4.88 | |
| 861 | 168 | 5.13 | |
| 1,298 | 272 | 4.77 | |
| 1,408 | 271 | 5.20 | |
| 1,484 | 287 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Waygan is 5 to 9, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 3.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 181 | 12.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 235 | 15.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 15.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 2.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 2.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.34% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.34% |
| Total | 1,484 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Waygan grew from 582 in 1990 to 1,799 in 2020, an increase of 1,217 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.13%, or an increase of 315 people, from the previous population of 1,484 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 582 | – | |
| 561 | -0.69% | |
| 861 | 9.62% | |
| 1,298 | 5.82% | |
| 1,408 | 3.01% | |
| 1,484 | 1.01% | |
| 1,799 | 4.13% |
Location
Waygan is situated at approximately 12.5523, 121.4276, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.1 meters or 239.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Waygan 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.