Pawala, 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) | 261 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0221, 123.5804 (13° 1' North, 123° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.4 meters (155.5 feet) |
Pawala is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 261. This represented 0.52% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pawala in the 2015 Census was 256 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 39 | 6.05 | |
| 270 | 51 | 5.29 | |
| 314 | 59 | 5.32 | |
| 287 | 54 | 5.31 | |
| 292 | 57 | 5.12 | |
| 256 | 56 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pawala is 10 to 14, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 12.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 16.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 4.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 1.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 4.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 256 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pawala grew from 236 in 1990 to 261 in 2020, an increase of 25 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.41%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 256 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 236 | – | |
| 270 | 2.55% | |
| 314 | 3.29% | |
| 287 | -1.23% | |
| 292 | 0.63% | |
| 256 | -2.47% | |
| 261 | 0.41% |
Location
Pawala is situated at approximately 13.0221, 123.5804, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.4 meters or 155.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pawala 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.