Cawayan, Municipality of San Agustin, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | San Agustin |
| Postal code | 5501 |
| Population (2020) | 844 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.6518, 122.1529 (12° 39' North, 122° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 182.2 meters (597.8 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the municipality of San Agustin, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 844. This represented 3.50% of the total population of San Agustin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 858 broken down into 205 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 778 | 137 | 5.68 | |
| 809 | 150 | 5.39 | |
| 853 | 167 | 5.11 | |
| 813 | 153 | 5.31 | |
| 728 | 174 | 4.18 | |
| 858 | 205 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 5 to 9, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 10.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 118 | 13.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 5.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 2.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.17% |
| Total | 858 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 778 in 1990 to 844 in 2020, an increase of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.35%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 858 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 778 | – | |
| 809 | 0.73% | |
| 853 | 1.14% | |
| 813 | -0.66% | |
| 728 | -3.94% | |
| 858 | 3.18% | |
| 844 | -0.35% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 12.6518, 122.1529, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 182.2 meters or 597.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.