Tawad, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 5407 |
| Population (2020) | 946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8546, 124.0083 (11° 51' North, 124° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.1 meters (134.8 feet) |
Tawad is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 946. This represented 5.40% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawad in the 2015 Census was 794 broken down into 198 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 112 | 5.04 | |
| 814 | 160 | 5.09 | |
| 644 | 139 | 4.63 | |
| 737 | 167 | 4.41 | |
| 758 | 186 | 4.08 | |
| 794 | 198 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawad is 15 to 19, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 10.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 12.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 13.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 4.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.76% |
| Total | 794 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawad grew from 564 in 1990 to 946 in 2020, an increase of 382 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.76%, or an increase of 152 people, from the previous population of 794 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 564 | – | |
| 814 | 7.12% | |
| 644 | -4.90% | |
| 737 | 1.88% | |
| 758 | 1.03% | |
| 794 | 0.89% | |
| 946 | 3.76% |
Location
Tawad is situated at approximately 11.8546, 124.0083, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.1 meters or 134.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawad 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.