Liwayway, Municipality of Santa Rosa, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Santa Rosa |
| Postal code | 3101 |
| Population (2020) | 4,039 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4361, 121.0461 (15° 26' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.9 meters (203.1 feet) |
Liwayway is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rosa, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,039. This represented 5.34% of the total population of Santa Rosa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liwayway in the 2015 Census was 3,541 broken down into 832 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,617 | 309 | 5.23 | |
| 1,855 | 388 | 4.78 | |
| 2,417 | 477 | 5.07 | |
| 2,629 | 582 | 4.52 | |
| 3,053 | 667 | 4.58 | |
| 3,541 | 832 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liwayway is 5 to 9, with 401 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 94 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 331 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 401 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 371 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 380 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 351 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 250 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 248 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 207 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 175 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 137 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 119 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.45% |
| Total | 3,545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liwayway grew from 1,617 in 1990 to 4,039 in 2020, an increase of 2,422 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.78%, or an increase of 494 people, from the previous population of 3,545 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,617 | – | |
| 1,855 | 2.61% | |
| 2,417 | 5.84% | |
| 2,629 | 1.17% | |
| 3,053 | 5.59% | |
| 3,545 | 2.89% | |
| 4,039 | 2.78% |
Location
Liwayway is situated at approximately 15.4361, 121.0461, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.9 meters or 203.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liwayway shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bago, General Tinio, Nueva Ecija
- Mapalad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
- Malacañang, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
- Patalac, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Bakod Bayan, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
- Soledad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
- Nazareth, General Tinio, Nueva Ecija
- San Mariano (Maugat), Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija
- Tagpos, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.