Boheyawas, City of Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Lamitan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Population (2020) | 1,938 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6494, 122.1224 (6° 39' North, 122° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.1 meters (118.4 feet) |
Boheyawas is a barangay in the city of Lamitan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,938. This represented 1.94% of the total population of Lamitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boheyawas in the 2015 Census was 1,409 broken down into 264 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | 79 | 5.39 | |
| 695 | 135 | 5.15 | |
| 919 | 158 | 5.82 | |
| 1,132 | 213 | 5.31 | |
| 1,128 | 213 | 5.30 | |
| 1,409 | 264 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boheyawas is 1 to 4, with 182 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 3.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 182 | 12.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 162 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 10.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 158 | 11.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 10.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 148 | 10.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 3.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 1.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.14% |
| Total | 1,409 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boheyawas grew from 426 in 1990 to 1,938 in 2020, an increase of 1,512 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.94%, or an increase of 529 people, from the previous population of 1,409 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 426 | – | |
| 695 | 9.60% | |
| 919 | 6.17% | |
| 1,132 | 2.92% | |
| 1,128 | -0.13% | |
| 1,409 | 4.33% | |
| 1,938 | 6.94% |
Location
Boheyawas is situated at approximately 6.6494, 122.1224, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.1 meters or 118.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boheyawas 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.