Lawigan, Municipality of Kayapa, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Kayapa |
| Postal code | 3708 |
| Population (2020) | 808 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2820, 120.8179 (16° 17' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,195.1 meters (3,920.9 feet) |
Lawigan is a barangay in the municipality of Kayapa, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 808. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Kayapa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawigan in the 2015 Census was 580 broken down into 127 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | 86 | 4.91 | |
| 738 | 121 | 6.10 | |
| 744 | 134 | 5.55 | |
| 839 | 157 | 5.34 | |
| 794 | 166 | 4.78 | |
| 580 | 127 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawigan is 20 to 24, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 4.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 8.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 14.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 6.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.72% |
| Total | 580 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawigan grew from 422 in 1990 to 808 in 2020, an increase of 386 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.23%, or an increase of 228 people, from the previous population of 580 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 422 | – | |
| 738 | 11.04% | |
| 744 | 0.17% | |
| 839 | 1.67% | |
| 794 | -1.99% | |
| 580 | -5.80% | |
| 808 | 7.23% |
Location
Lawigan is situated at approximately 16.2820, 120.8179, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,195.1 meters or 3,920.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawigan 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.