Lakawan, City of Tayabas, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| City | Tayabas |
| Postal code | 4327 |
| Population (2020) | 1,689 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0116, 121.6191 (14° 1' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 113.9 meters (373.7 feet) |
Lakawan is a barangay in the city of Tayabas, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,689. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Tayabas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lakawan in the 2015 Census was 1,414 broken down into 375 households or an average of 3.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 131 | 4.58 | |
| 747 | 155 | 4.82 | |
| 913 | 202 | 4.52 | |
| 1,074 | 245 | 4.38 | |
| 1,115 | 254 | 4.39 | |
| 1,414 | 375 | 3.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lakawan is 15 to 19, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 9.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 118 | 8.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,438 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lakawan grew from 600 in 1990 to 1,689 in 2020, an increase of 1,089 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 251 people, from the previous population of 1,438 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | – | |
| 753 | 4.35% | |
| 913 | 4.22% | |
| 1,094 | 2.53% | |
| 1,115 | 0.69% | |
| 1,438 | 4.96% | |
| 1,689 | 3.44% |
Location
Lakawan is situated at approximately 14.0116, 121.6191, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 113.9 meters or 373.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lakawan 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.