Wawa, City of Tanauan, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| City | Tanauan |
| Postal code | 4232 |
| Population (2020) | 1,747 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0640, 121.0759 (14° 4' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.3 feet) |
Wawa is a barangay in the city of Tanauan, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,747. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wawa in the 2015 Census was 1,557 broken down into 350 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,254 | 201 | 6.24 | |
| 1,432 | 222 | 6.45 | |
| 1,524 | 250 | 6.10 | |
| 1,565 | 301 | 5.20 | |
| 1,457 | 274 | 5.32 | |
| 1,557 | 350 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wawa is 15 to 19, with 165 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 | 21 | 1.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 5.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 8.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 8.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 148 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 9.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 7.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.71% |
| Total | 1,557 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wawa grew from 1,254 in 1990 to 1,747 in 2020, an increase of 493 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.45%, or an increase of 190 people, from the previous population of 1,557 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,254 | – | |
| 1,432 | 2.52% | |
| 1,524 | 1.34% | |
| 1,565 | 0.37% | |
| 1,457 | -2.57% | |
| 1,557 | 1.27% | |
| 1,747 | 2.45% |
Location
Wawa is situated at approximately 14.0640, 121.0759, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.3 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.