Calawag, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Taytay |
| Postal code | 5312 |
| Population (2020) | 5,334 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 10.6677, 119.5704 (10° 40' North, 119° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.3 feet) |
Calawag is a barangay in the municipality of Taytay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,334. This represented 6.40% of the total population of Taytay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calawag in the 2015 Census was 4,923 broken down into 1,067 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,253 | 458 | 4.92 | |
| 3,291 | 603 | 5.46 | |
| 3,752 | 715 | 5.25 | |
| 4,297 | 832 | 5.16 | |
| 4,632 | 946 | 4.90 | |
| 4,923 | 1,067 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calawag is 5 to 9, with 751 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 121 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 548 | 11.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 751 | 15.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 657 | 13.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 520 | 10.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 393 | 7.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 317 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 291 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 289 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 250 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 204 | 4.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 183 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 153 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 104 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 71 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.49% |
| Total | 4,947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calawag grew from 2,264 in 1990 to 5,334 in 2020, an increase of 3,070 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 387 people, from the previous population of 4,947 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,264 | – | |
| 3,291 | 7.26% | |
| 3,752 | 2.85% | |
| 4,297 | 1.89% | |
| 4,632 | 2.77% | |
| 4,947 | 1.26% | |
| 5,334 | 1.60% |
Location
Calawag is situated at approximately 10.6677, 119.5704, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calawag 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.