Liwanag, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 1,273 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7402, 118.7293 (9° 44' North, 118° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.1 meters (62.7 feet) |
Liwanag, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,273. This represented 0.41% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liwanag in the 2015 Census was 1,202 broken down into 284 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,227 | 248 | 4.95 | |
| 972 | 175 | 5.55 | |
| 1,572 | 388 | 4.05 | |
| 1,335 | 228 | 5.86 | |
| 1,204 | 281 | 4.28 | |
| 1,202 | 284 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liwanag is 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 8.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 12.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 9.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 11.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 8.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.00% |
| Total | 1,202 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liwanag grew from 1,227 in 1990 to 1,273 in 2020, an increase of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 1,202 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,227 | – | |
| 972 | -4.27% | |
| 1,574 | 10.89% | |
| 1,345 | -2.15% | |
| 1,204 | -3.95% | |
| 1,202 | -0.03% | |
| 1,273 | 1.22% |
Location
Liwanag is situated at approximately 9.7402, 118.7293, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.1 meters or 62.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liwanag 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.