Liwanag, Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Odiongan |
| Postal code | 5505 |
| Population (2020) | 540 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.3957, 121.9822 (12° 24' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Liwanag, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Odiongan, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 540. This represented 1.10% of the total population of Odiongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liwanag in the 2015 Census was 958 broken down into 243 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 919 | 190 | 4.84 | |
| 706 | 147 | 4.80 | |
| 1,009 | 225 | 4.48 | |
| 1,010 | 221 | 4.57 | |
| 951 | 223 | 4.26 | |
| 958 | 243 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liwanag is 15 to 19, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 5.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 8.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 8.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 166 | 15.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 10.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,047 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liwanag fell from 924 in 1990 to 540 in 2020, a decrease of 384 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 13.01%, or a decrease of 507 people, from the previous population of 1,047 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 924 | – | |
| 706 | -4.92% | |
| 1,011 | 8.00% | |
| 1,078 | 0.89% | |
| 959 | -4.17% | |
| 1,047 | 1.69% | |
| 540 | -13.01% |
Location
Liwanag is situated at approximately 12.3957, 121.9822, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 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.