Wawa, Municipality of Abucay, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Abucay |
| Postal code | 2114 |
| Population (2020) | 4,243 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7232, 120.5404 (14° 43' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) |
Wawa, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Abucay, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,243. This represented 9.87% of the total population of Abucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wawa in the 2015 Census was 4,389 broken down into 1,032 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,124 | 776 | 5.31 | |
| 4,396 | 852 | 5.16 | |
| 4,213 | 908 | 4.64 | |
| 6,989 | 1,506 | 4.64 | |
| 4,492 | 996 | 4.51 | |
| 4,389 | 1,032 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wawa is 5 to 9, with 446 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 86 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 341 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 446 | 10.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 410 | 9.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 388 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 399 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 363 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 316 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 319 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 267 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 231 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 239 | 5.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 204 | 4.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 152 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 109 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 1.00% |
| Total | 4,389 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wawa grew from 4,128 in 1990 to 4,243 in 2020, an increase of 115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.71%, or a decrease of 146 people, from the previous population of 4,389 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,128 | – | |
| 4,396 | 1.19% | |
| 4,213 | -0.91% | |
| 6,989 | 7.23% | |
| 4,492 | -14.86% | |
| 4,389 | -0.44% | |
| 4,243 | -0.71% |
Location
Wawa is situated at approximately 14.7232, 120.5404, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.0 meters or 9.8 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.