Cawayan, Municipality of Gumaca, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Gumaca |
| Postal code | 4307 |
| Population (2020) | 227 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8419, 122.1932 (13° 51' North, 122° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.6 meters (205.4 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Gumaca, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 227. This represented 0.32% of the total population of Gumaca.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 260 broken down into 78 households or an average of 3.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 41 | 4.71 | |
| 304 | 59 | 5.15 | |
| 241 | 42 | 5.74 | |
| 308 | 70 | 4.40 | |
| 226 | 53 | 4.26 | |
| 260 | 78 | 3.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 10 to 14, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 11.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 7.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 6.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 9.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 3.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 7.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 6.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.38% |
| Total | 260 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 193 in 1990 to 227 in 2020, an increase of 34 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.82%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 260 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | – | |
| 304 | 8.88% | |
| 241 | -4.86% | |
| 308 | 3.44% | |
| 226 | -10.66% | |
| 260 | 2.70% | |
| 227 | -2.82% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 13.8419, 122.1932, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.6 meters or 205.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.