Bayawas, 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) | 567 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9250, 123.6277 (12° 56' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.7 meters (130.2 feet) |
Bayawas is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 567. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bayawas in the 2015 Census was 477 broken down into 107 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | 73 | 5.82 | |
| 425 | 80 | 5.31 | |
| 409 | 74 | 5.53 | |
| 446 | 88 | 5.07 | |
| 526 | 116 | 4.53 | |
| 477 | 107 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bayawas is 10 to 14, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 9.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 13.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 7.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 2.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.63% |
| Total | 477 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bayawas grew from 425 in 1990 to 567 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.71%, or an increase of 90 people, from the previous population of 477 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 425 | – | |
| 425 | 0.00% | |
| 409 | -0.82% | |
| 446 | 1.20% | |
| 526 | 6.19% | |
| 477 | -1.84% | |
| 567 | 3.71% |
Location
Bayawas is situated at approximately 12.9250, 123.6277, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.7 meters or 130.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bayawas 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.