Lawan, Municipality of Alcantara, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Alcantara |
| Postal code | 5509 |
| Population (2020) | 783 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.2774, 122.0622 (12° 17' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Lawan is a barangay in the municipality of Alcantara, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 783. This represented 4.56% of the total population of Alcantara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawan in the 2015 Census was 697 broken down into 153 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 444 | 96 | 4.63 | |
| 591 | 113 | 5.23 | |
| 644 | 116 | 5.55 | |
| 656 | 141 | 4.65 | |
| 697 | 153 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawan is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 12.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 8.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.57% |
| Total | 697 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawan grew from 444 in 1995 to 783 in 2020, an increase of 339 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 697 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 444 | – | |
| 591 | 6.32% | |
| 644 | 1.19% | |
| 656 | 0.67% | |
| 697 | 1.16% | |
| 783 | 2.48% |
Location
Lawan is situated at approximately 12.2774, 122.0622, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawan 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.