Tawiran, Municipality of Obando, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Obando |
| Postal code | 3021 |
| Population (2020) | 1,853 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7447, 120.9109 (14° 45' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.6 meters (15.1 feet) |
Tawiran is a barangay in the municipality of Obando, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,853. This represented 3.09% of the total population of Obando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawiran in the 2015 Census was 1,857 broken down into 431 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,256 | 247 | 5.09 | |
| 1,508 | 301 | 5.01 | |
| 1,776 | 379 | 4.69 | |
| 1,895 | 389 | 4.87 | |
| 1,941 | 432 | 4.49 | |
| 1,857 | 431 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawiran is 10 to 14, with 187 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 159 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 184 | 9.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 187 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 8.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 186 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 153 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 149 | 8.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.59% |
| Total | 1,857 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawiran grew from 1,256 in 1990 to 1,853 in 2020, an increase of 597 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.05%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 1,857 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,256 | – | |
| 1,508 | 3.48% | |
| 1,776 | 3.57% | |
| 1,895 | 0.90% | |
| 1,941 | 0.88% | |
| 1,857 | -0.84% | |
| 1,853 | -0.05% |
Location
Tawiran is situated at approximately 14.7447, 120.9109, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.6 meters or 15.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawiran 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.