Kawit, Province of Cavite
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 4104 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 25.15 km2 (9.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 107,535 |
| Density (2020) | 4,276 / km2 (11,075 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 27' North, 120° 54' East (14.4441, 120.9035) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.1 feet) |
Kawit is a coastal municipality in the province of Cavite.
The municipality has a land area of 25.15 square kilometers or 9.71 square miles which constitutes 1.65% of Cavite's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 107,535. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Cavite province, or 0.66% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 4,276 inhabitants per square kilometer or 11,075 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kawit has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsahan-Bisita | 1.79% | 1,923 | 1,950 | -1.38% | -0.29% |
| Batong Dalig | 4.78% | 5,141 | 3,835 | 34.05% | 6.36% |
| Binakayan-Aplaya | 3.11% | 3,345 | 3,739 | -10.54% | -2.32% |
| Binakayan-Kanluran | 2.35% | 2,522 | 1,948 | 29.47% | 5.59% |
| Congbalay-Legaspi | 4.06% | 4,367 | 4,056 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Gahak | 2.73% | 2,934 | 2,243 | 30.81% | 5.82% |
| Kaingen | 1.60% | 1,723 | 1,563 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| Magdalo | 5.77% | 6,201 | 4,115 | 50.69% | 9.01% |
| Manggahan-Lawin | 4.32% | 4,641 | 4,704 | -1.34% | -0.28% |
| Marulas | 3.58% | 3,851 | 3,471 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Panamitan | 3.16% | 3,398 | 3,397 | 0.03% | 0.01% |
| Poblacion | 0.76% | 820 | 931 | -11.92% | -2.64% |
| Pulvorista | 11.06% | 11,892 | 2,325 | 411.48% | 40.99% |
| Samala-Marquez | 6.00% | 6,449 | 5,104 | 26.35% | 5.05% |
| San Sebastian | 2.81% | 3,025 | 2,029 | 49.09% | 8.77% |
| Santa Isabel | 4.84% | 5,205 | 4,728 | 10.09% | 2.04% |
| Tabon I | 4.89% | 5,260 | 5,412 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| Tabon II | 1.31% | 1,404 | 1,467 | -4.29% | -0.92% |
| Tabon III | 2.14% | 2,303 | 2,138 | 7.72% | 1.58% |
| Toclong | 21.99% | 23,649 | 15,134 | 56.26% | 9.85% |
| Tramo-Bantayan | 3.15% | 3,385 | 4,504 | -24.84% | -5.83% |
| Wakas I | 1.79% | 1,922 | 2,134 | -9.93% | -2.18% |
| Wakas II | 2.02% | 2,175 | 2,539 | -14.34% | -3.20% |
| Kawit Total | 107,535 | 83,466 | 28.84% | 5.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kawit for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱182,706,348.70.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 96,840,555.29 | – |
| 2010 | 104,591,178.91 | 8.00% |
| 2011 | 112,486,672.71 | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 118,585,118.33 | 5.42% |
| 2013 | 129,812,952.25 | 9.47% |
| 2014 | 144,259,947.73 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 167,284,179.12 | 15.96% |
| 2016 | 182,706,348.70 | 9.22% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kawit in the 2015 Census was 83,416 broken down into 21,018 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47,755 | 9,767 | 4.89 | |
| 56,983 | 11,701 | 4.87 | |
| 62,722 | 13,510 | 4.64 | |
| 76,377 | 17,872 | 4.27 | |
| 78,181 | 17,646 | 4.43 | |
| 83,416 | 21,018 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kawit is 5 to 9, with 7,915 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 694 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,608 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,477 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,915 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,713 | 9.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,762 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,842 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,310 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,789 | 8.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 6,097 | 7.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,350 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,685 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,928 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,198 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,516 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,825 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,027 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 730 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 694 | 0.83% |
| Total | 83,466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kawit grew from 6,114 in 1903 to 107,535 in 2020, an increase of 101,421 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.48%, or an increase of 24,069 people, from the previous population of 83,466 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,114 | – | |
| 6,855 | 0.73% | |
| 10,783 | 2.29% | |
| 13,970 | 2.69% | |
| 19,352 | 2.91% | |
| 28,447 | 3.84% | |
| 33,813 | 3.53% | |
| 39,368 | 3.09% | |
| 47,755 | 1.95% | |
| 56,993 | 3.37% | |
| 62,751 | 2.09% | |
| 76,405 | 2.75% | |
| 78,209 | 0.85% | |
| 83,466 | 1.25% | |
| 107,535 | 5.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kawit for the year 2019 was 52,993, broken down into 24,859 males and 28,134 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kawit is situated at approximately 14° 27' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Kawit are Imus, Cavite, Cavite City, Cavite, Bacoor, Cavite, General Trias, Cavite, Las Piñas, and Parañaque. The nearest municipalities are Noveleta, Cavite, Rosario, Cavite, Tanza, Cavite, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Naic, Cavite, and Pateros. Its distance from the national capital is 18.18 kilometers (11.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Noveleta, Cavite, 3.46 kilometers (2.15 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Rosario, Cavite, 6.07 kilometers (3.77 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Tanza, Cavite, 7.86 kilometers (4.88 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, 19.61 kilometers (12.19 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Naic, Cavite, 20.39 kilometers (12.67 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Pateros, 20.55 kilometers (12.77 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
Nearest cities
- Imus, Cavite, 3.89 kilometers (2.42 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Cavite City, Cavite, 4.23 kilometers (2.63 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Bacoor, Cavite, 4.29 kilometers (2.67 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- General Trias, Cavite, 6.87 kilometers (4.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Las Piñas, 9.37 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Parañaque, 11.37 kilometers (7.06 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N56°E)
Distance from Manila: 18.18 kilometers (11.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.