Awai, Municipality of San Jacinto, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | San Jacinto |
| Postal code | 2431 |
| Population (2020) | 1,103 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.0947, 120.4808 (16° 6' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.0 meters (180.4 feet) |
Awai is a barangay in the municipality of San Jacinto, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,103. This represented 2.49% of the total population of San Jacinto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awai in the 2015 Census was 1,136 broken down into 257 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 718 | 127 | 5.65 | |
| 807 | 142 | 5.68 | |
| 890 | 176 | 5.06 | |
| 975 | 217 | 4.49 | |
| 1,082 | 227 | 4.77 | |
| 1,136 | 257 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awai is 10 to 14, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 8.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 9.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 11.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,136 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awai grew from 718 in 1990 to 1,103 in 2020, an increase of 385 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 1,136 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 718 | – | |
| 807 | 2.21% | |
| 890 | 2.12% | |
| 975 | 1.27% | |
| 1,082 | 3.86% | |
| 1,136 | 0.93% | |
| 1,103 | -0.62% |
Location
Awai is situated at approximately 16.0947, 120.4808, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.0 meters or 180.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awai 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.