Salawag, City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| City | Dasmariñas |
| Population (2020) | 78,778 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.3448, 120.9818 (14° 21' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 88.9 meters (291.7 feet) |
Salawag is a barangay in the city of Dasmariñas, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 78,778. This represented 11.20% of the total population of Dasmariñas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salawag in the 2015 Census was 80,071 broken down into 19,183 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,433 | 275 | 5.21 | |
| 9,945 | 2,214 | 4.49 | |
| 28,919 | 6,554 | 4.41 | |
| 63,350 | 12,947 | 4.89 | |
| 61,441 | 14,199 | 4.33 | |
| 80,071 | 19,183 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salawag is 15 to 19, with 9,458 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 269 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,110 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,142 | 6.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,024 | 8.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,975 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,458 | 11.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,872 | 9.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,585 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,612 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 6,115 | 7.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,899 | 7.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,770 | 7.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,122 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,950 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,881 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,247 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 704 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 401 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 269 | 0.34% |
| Total | 80,136 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salawag grew from 1,433 in 1990 to 78,778 in 2020, an increase of 77,345 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.36%, or a decrease of 1,358 people, from the previous population of 80,136 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,433 | – | |
| 9,949 | 43.76% | |
| 28,994 | 25.78% | |
| 63,350 | 11.38% | |
| 61,441 | -1.11% | |
| 80,136 | 5.19% | |
| 78,778 | -0.36% |
Location
Salawag is situated at approximately 14.3448, 120.9818, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 88.9 meters or 291.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salawag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pasong Buaya I, Imus, Cavite
- Molino I, Bacoor, Cavite
- Molino II, Bacoor, Cavite
- Langgam, San Pedro, Laguna
- G.S.I.S., San Pedro, Laguna
- Tunasan, Muntinlupa
- Anabu II-A, Imus, Cavite
- Salitran IV, Dasmariñas, Cavite
- Paliparan III, Dasmariñas, Cavite
- Burol III, Dasmariñas, Cavite
- San Esteban (Barangay 4), Dasmariñas, Cavite
- Santo Cristo (Barangay 3), Dasmariñas, Cavite
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.