Awai, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 747 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9056, 123.5964 (12° 54' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Awai is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 747. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awai in the 2015 Census was 790 broken down into 173 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 554 | 100 | 5.54 | |
| 506 | 103 | 4.91 | |
| 535 | 107 | 5.00 | |
| 627 | 142 | 4.42 | |
| 739 | 147 | 5.03 | |
| 790 | 173 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awai is 10 to 14, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 15.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 4.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 7.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 7.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.01% |
| Total | 790 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awai grew from 554 in 1990 to 747 in 2020, an increase of 193 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.17%, or a decrease of 43 people, from the previous population of 790 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 554 | – | |
| 506 | -1.68% | |
| 535 | 1.20% | |
| 627 | 2.21% | |
| 739 | 6.16% | |
| 790 | 1.28% | |
| 747 | -1.17% |
Location
Awai is situated at approximately 12.9056, 123.5964, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awai 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.