Lawang, Municipality of Dilasag, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Dilasag |
| Postal code | 3205 |
| Population (2020) | 473 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3791, 122.0198 (16° 23' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,036.9 meters (3,401.9 feet) |
Lawang is a barangay in the municipality of Dilasag, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 473. This represented 2.77% of the total population of Dilasag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawang in the 2015 Census was 511 broken down into 138 households or an average of 3.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 36 | 4.39 | |
| 291 | 55 | 5.29 | |
| 374 | 82 | 4.56 | |
| 388 | 85 | 4.56 | |
| 379 | 95 | 3.99 | |
| 511 | 138 | 3.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawang is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 11.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 7.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.39% |
| Total | 511 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawang grew from 158 in 1990 to 473 in 2020, an increase of 315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.61%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 511 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | – | |
| 291 | 12.12% | |
| 374 | 5.53% | |
| 388 | 0.51% | |
| 379 | -0.85% | |
| 511 | 5.85% | |
| 473 | -1.61% |
Location
Lawang is situated at approximately 16.3791, 122.0198, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,036.9 meters or 3,401.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawang 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.