Wawa, Municipality of Lingayen, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Lingayen |
| Postal code | 2401 |
| Population (2020) | 2,055 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9529, 120.2533 (15° 57' North, 120° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Wawa is a barangay in the municipality of Lingayen, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,055. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Lingayen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wawa in the 2015 Census was 1,840 broken down into 344 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,305 | 199 | 6.56 | |
| 1,572 | 241 | 6.52 | |
| 1,604 | 256 | 6.27 | |
| 1,445 | 250 | 5.78 | |
| 1,665 | 304 | 5.48 | |
| 1,840 | 344 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wawa is 10 to 14, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 10.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 225 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 12.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 207 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 188 | 10.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 120 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 2.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wawa grew from 1,305 in 1990 to 2,055 in 2020, an increase of 750 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.35%, or an increase of 215 people, from the previous population of 1,840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,305 | – | |
| 1,572 | 3.55% | |
| 1,604 | 0.43% | |
| 1,445 | -1.43% | |
| 1,665 | 5.29% | |
| 1,840 | 1.92% | |
| 2,055 | 2.35% |
Location
Wawa is situated at approximately 15.9529, 120.2533, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wawa 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.