Wakat, Municipality of Nagcarlan, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Nagcarlan |
| Postal code | 4002 |
| Population (2020) | 1,702 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1768, 121.3595 (14° 11' North, 121° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.0 meters (101.7 feet) |
Wakat is a barangay in the municipality of Nagcarlan, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,702. This represented 2.62% of the total population of Nagcarlan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wakat in the 2015 Census was 1,726 broken down into 420 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 210 | 4.71 | |
| 1,006 | 203 | 4.96 | |
| 1,227 | 297 | 4.13 | |
| 1,252 | 291 | 4.30 | |
| 1,558 | 374 | 4.17 | |
| 1,726 | 420 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wakat is 5 to 9, with 204 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 11.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 11.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 169 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 7.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 101 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.58% |
| Total | 1,726 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wakat grew from 1,002 in 1990 to 1,702 in 2020, an increase of 700 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 1,726 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | – | |
| 1,006 | 0.07% | |
| 1,227 | 4.35% | |
| 1,252 | 0.28% | |
| 1,558 | 8.28% | |
| 1,726 | 1.97% | |
| 1,702 | -0.29% |
Location
Wakat is situated at approximately 14.1768, 121.3595, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.0 meters or 101.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wakat 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.