Wawa, Municipality of Orani, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Orani |
| Postal code | 2112 |
| Population (2020) | 698 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8010, 120.5407 (14° 48' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Wawa, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Orani, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 698. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Orani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wawa in the 2015 Census was 729 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 915 | 169 | 5.41 | |
| 902 | 195 | 4.63 | |
| 835 | 173 | 4.83 | |
| 805 | 168 | 4.79 | |
| 763 | 169 | 4.51 | |
| 729 | 170 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wawa is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 3.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 7.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 8.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 8.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 6.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 5.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.61% |
| Total | 729 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wawa fell from 915 in 1990 to 698 in 2020, a decrease of 217 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.91%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 729 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 915 | – | |
| 902 | -0.27% | |
| 835 | -1.64% | |
| 805 | -0.50% | |
| 763 | -1.93% | |
| 729 | -0.86% | |
| 698 | -0.91% |
Location
Wawa is situated at approximately 14.8010, 120.5407, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 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.