Tan‑Awan, 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) | 1,795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9690, 123.8439 (11° 58' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.1 meters (151.2 feet) |
Tan‑Awan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,795. This represented 3.19% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tan-Awan in the 2015 Census was 1,723 broken down into 403 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,036 | 208 | 4.98 | |
| 1,232 | 266 | 4.63 | |
| 1,271 | 258 | 4.93 | |
| 1,484 | 331 | 4.48 | |
| 1,691 | 364 | 4.65 | |
| 1,723 | 403 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tan-Awan is 10 to 14, with 250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 10.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 238 | 13.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 250 | 14.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 5.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 7.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 104 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,723 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tan-Awan grew from 1,036 in 1990 to 1,795 in 2020, an increase of 759 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 72 people, from the previous population of 1,723 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,036 | – | |
| 1,232 | 3.30% | |
| 1,271 | 0.67% | |
| 1,484 | 2.16% | |
| 1,691 | 4.87% | |
| 1,723 | 0.36% | |
| 1,795 | 0.87% |
Location
Tan‑Awan is situated at approximately 11.9690, 123.8439, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.1 meters or 151.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tan‑Awan 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.