Wakas South, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 2101 |
| Population (2020) | 1,461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.6540, 120.5656 (14° 39' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Wakas South is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,461. This represented 3.16% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wakas South in the 2015 Census was 1,579 broken down into 326 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 898 | 164 | 5.48 | |
| 1,002 | 211 | 4.75 | |
| 1,149 | 212 | 5.42 | |
| 1,447 | 296 | 4.89 | |
| 1,479 | 318 | 4.65 | |
| 1,579 | 326 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Wakas South are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 6.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 159 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 10.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 5.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 8.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 8.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,616 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wakas South grew from 898 in 1990 to 1,461 in 2020, an increase of 563 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.10%, or a decrease of 155 people, from the previous population of 1,616 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 898 | – | |
| 1,002 | 2.07% | |
| 1,180 | 3.57% | |
| 1,465 | 3.03% | |
| 1,497 | 0.79% | |
| 1,616 | 1.47% | |
| 1,461 | -2.10% |
Location
Wakas South is situated at approximately 14.6540, 120.5656, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wakas South 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.