Guin‑Awayan, Municipality of Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,999 |
| Coordinates | 11.8143, 123.9164 (11° 49' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) |
Guin‑Awayan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,999. This represented 3.55% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guin-Awayan in the 2015 Census was 1,836 broken down into 361 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 898 | 168 | 5.35 | |
| 964 | 183 | 5.27 | |
| 1,072 | 208 | 5.15 | |
| 1,732 | 332 | 5.22 | |
| 2,000 | 380 | 5.26 | |
| 1,836 | 361 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guin-Awayan is 5 to 9, with 281 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 232 | 12.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 281 | 15.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 269 | 14.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 120 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 4.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.27% |
| Total | 1,836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guin-Awayan grew from 898 in 1990 to 1,999 in 2020, an increase of 1,101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 163 people, from the previous population of 1,836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 898 | – | |
| 964 | 1.34% | |
| 1,072 | 2.30% | |
| 1,732 | 6.84% | |
| 2,000 | 5.38% | |
| 1,836 | -1.62% | |
| 1,999 | 1.81% |
Location
Guin‑Awayan is situated at approximately 11.8143, 123.9164. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.2 meters or 10.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guin‑Awayan 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.