Lawak, Municipality of Tayug, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Tayug |
| Postal code | 2445 |
| Population (2020) | 2,435 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9932, 120.7475 (15° 60' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.0 meters (200.1 feet) |
Lawak is a barangay in the municipality of Tayug, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,435. This represented 5.38% of the total population of Tayug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawak in the 2015 Census was 2,167 broken down into 523 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,743 | 321 | 5.43 | |
| 1,757 | 375 | 4.69 | |
| 1,977 | 408 | 4.85 | |
| 2,163 | 476 | 4.54 | |
| 2,095 | 535 | 3.92 | |
| 2,167 | 523 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawak is 10 to 14, with 213 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 195 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 9.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 213 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 178 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 146 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 146 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 96 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.11% |
| Total | 2,167 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawak grew from 1,743 in 1990 to 2,435 in 2020, an increase of 692 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 268 people, from the previous population of 2,167 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,743 | – | |
| 1,757 | 0.15% | |
| 1,977 | 2.56% | |
| 2,163 | 1.25% | |
| 2,095 | -1.16% | |
| 2,167 | 0.65% | |
| 2,435 | 2.48% |
Location
Lawak is situated at approximately 15.9932, 120.7475, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.0 meters or 200.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawak 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.