Lawacamulag, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 2309 |
| Population (2020) | 1,371 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5008, 120.4718 (15° 30' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 180.3 meters (591.5 feet) |
Lawacamulag is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,371. This represented 3.33% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawacamulag in the 2015 Census was 1,209 broken down into 306 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 699 | 159 | 4.40 | |
| 939 | 203 | 4.63 | |
| 1,072 | 228 | 4.70 | |
| 1,235 | 285 | 4.33 | |
| 1,294 | 290 | 4.46 | |
| 1,209 | 306 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawacamulag is 10 to 14, with 137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 11.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 9.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.24% |
| Total | 1,209 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawacamulag grew from 699 in 1990 to 1,371 in 2020, an increase of 672 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 162 people, from the previous population of 1,209 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 699 | – | |
| 939 | 5.69% | |
| 1,072 | 2.88% | |
| 1,235 | 1.97% | |
| 1,294 | 1.71% | |
| 1,209 | -1.29% | |
| 1,371 | 2.68% |
Location
Lawacamulag is situated at approximately 15.5008, 120.4718, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 180.3 meters or 591.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawacamulag 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.