Wakas, Municipality of Orion, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Orion |
| Postal code | 2102 |
| Population (2020) | 977 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.6165, 120.5784 (14° 37' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Wakas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Orion, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 977. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Orion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wakas in the 2015 Census was 768 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | 186 | 4.97 | |
| 935 | 194 | 4.82 | |
| 950 | 195 | 4.87 | |
| 916 | 210 | 4.36 | |
| 1,008 | 212 | 4.75 | |
| 768 | 172 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wakas is 20 to 24, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 5.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 7.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 6.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 7.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 10.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 7.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 7.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 6.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.21% |
| Total | 768 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wakas grew from 924 in 1990 to 977 in 2020, an increase of 53 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.20%, or an increase of 209 people, from the previous population of 768 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 924 | – | |
| 935 | 0.22% | |
| 950 | 0.34% | |
| 916 | -0.50% | |
| 1,008 | 3.55% | |
| 768 | -5.05% | |
| 977 | 5.20% |
Location
Wakas is situated at approximately 14.6165, 120.5784, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wakas 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.