Wawa, Municipality of Balagtas, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Balagtas |
| Postal code | 3016 |
| Population (2020) | 4,870 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8181, 120.9047 (14° 49' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Wawa, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Balagtas, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,870. This represented 6.32% of the total population of Balagtas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wawa in the 2015 Census was 4,869 broken down into 1,140 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,465 | 819 | 5.45 | |
| 4,826 | 926 | 5.21 | |
| 4,786 | 901 | 5.31 | |
| 4,714 | 960 | 4.91 | |
| 4,716 | 996 | 4.73 | |
| 4,869 | 1,140 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wawa is 20 to 24, with 566 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 356 | 7.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 448 | 8.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 466 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 509 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 566 | 11.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 475 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 416 | 8.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 328 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 292 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 263 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 242 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 187 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 125 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 92 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.62% |
| Total | 4,985 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wawa grew from 4,465 in 1990 to 4,870 in 2020, an increase of 405 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.49%, or a decrease of 115 people, from the previous population of 4,985 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,465 | – | |
| 4,826 | 1.47% | |
| 4,786 | -0.18% | |
| 4,714 | -0.21% | |
| 4,716 | 0.02% | |
| 4,985 | 1.06% | |
| 4,870 | -0.49% |
Location
Wawa is situated at approximately 14.8181, 120.9047, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 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.