Kawitan, Municipality of Pangutaran, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Pangutaran |
| Postal code | 7414 |
| Population (2020) | 2,262 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Pangutaran |
| Coordinates | 6.2496, 120.4989 (6° 15' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Kawitan is a barangay in the municipality of Pangutaran, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,262. This represented 6.22% of the total population of Pangutaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kawitan in the 2015 Census was 2,031 broken down into 319 households or an average of 6.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 119 | 4.55 | |
| 697 | 131 | 5.32 | |
| 1,079 | 200 | 5.40 | |
| 1,659 | 261 | 6.36 | |
| 1,548 | 240 | 6.45 | |
| 2,031 | 319 | 6.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kawitan is 5 to 9, with 351 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 3.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 310 | 15.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 351 | 17.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 295 | 14.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 177 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 6.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 123 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 1.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 1.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 0.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 0.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total | 2,031 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kawitan grew from 541 in 1990 to 2,262 in 2020, an increase of 1,721 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.29%, or an increase of 231 people, from the previous population of 2,031 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 697 | 4.86% | |
| 1,079 | 9.82% | |
| 1,659 | 6.11% | |
| 1,548 | -2.49% | |
| 2,031 | 5.31% | |
| 2,262 | 2.29% |
Location
Kawitan is situated at approximately 6.2496, 120.4989, in the island of Pangutaran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kawitan 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.