Iwahig, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 5,422 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7447, 118.6608 (9° 45' North, 118° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.4 meters (63.6 feet) |
Iwahig, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,422. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Iwahig in the 2015 Census was 2,467 broken down into 613 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 98 | 5.16 | |
| 334 | 87 | 3.84 | |
| 651 | 147 | 4.43 | |
| 490 | 112 | 4.38 | |
| 1,413 | 326 | 4.33 | |
| 2,467 | 613 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iwahig is 45 to 49, with 527 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 4.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 306 | 6.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 290 | 6.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 239 | 5.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 205 | 4.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 313 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 335 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 420 | 9.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 491 | 10.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 527 | 11.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 434 | 9.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 356 | 7.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 199 | 4.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 85 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.31% |
| Total | 4,527 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iwahig grew from 1,585 in 1990 to 5,422 in 2020, an increase of 3,837 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.87%, or an increase of 895 people, from the previous population of 4,527 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,585 | – | |
| 1,137 | -6.03% | |
| 1,700 | 9.01% | |
| 2,517 | 5.56% | |
| 3,814 | 16.33% | |
| 4,527 | 3.32% | |
| 5,422 | 3.87% |
Location
Iwahig is situated at approximately 9.7447, 118.6608, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.4 meters or 63.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Iwahig 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.