Lawila, Municipality of Lantawan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Lantawan |
| Postal code | 7301 |
| Population (2020) | 661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6324, 121.8144 (6° 38' North, 121° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.0 meters (114.8 feet) |
Lawila is a barangay in the municipality of Lantawan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 661. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Lantawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawila in the 2015 Census was 643 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 30 | 5.97 | |
| 287 | 50 | 5.74 | |
| 202 | 60 | 3.37 | |
| 303 | 100 | 3.03 | |
| 467 | 104 | 4.49 | |
| 643 | 132 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawila is 5 to 9, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 13.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 15.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 12.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 11.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 2.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.62% |
| Total | 643 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawila grew from 179 in 1990 to 661 in 2020, an increase of 482 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 643 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | – | |
| 287 | 9.25% | |
| 202 | -7.25% | |
| 303 | 5.75% | |
| 467 | 17.05% | |
| 643 | 6.28% | |
| 661 | 0.58% |
Location
Lawila is situated at approximately 6.6324, 121.8144, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.0 meters or 114.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawila 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.