Wawa, Municipality of Limay, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Limay |
| Postal code | 2103 |
| Population (2020) | 544 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.5618, 120.5986 (14° 34' North, 120° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Wawa is a barangay in the municipality of Limay, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 544. This represented 0.70% of the total population of Limay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wawa in the 2015 Census was 560 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 671 | 113 | 5.94 | |
| 668 | 125 | 5.34 | |
| 669 | 128 | 5.23 | |
| 597 | 117 | 5.10 | |
| 584 | 115 | 5.08 | |
| 560 | 116 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wawa is 25 to 29, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 9.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 6.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 6.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 9.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 8.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 7.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 6.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 5.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 5.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 5.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.43% |
| Total | 560 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wawa fell from 671 in 1990 to 544 in 2020, a decrease of 127 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.61%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 560 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 671 | – | |
| 668 | -0.08% | |
| 669 | 0.03% | |
| 597 | -1.56% | |
| 584 | -0.80% | |
| 560 | -0.80% | |
| 544 | -0.61% |
Location
Wawa is situated at approximately 14.5618, 120.5986, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 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.