Huwit‑huwit Proper, Municipality of Lugus, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Lugus |
| Postal code | 7411 |
| Population (2020) | 605 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6909, 120.8349 (5° 41' North, 120° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 101.5 meters (333.0 feet) |
Huwit‑huwit Proper is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 605. This represented 2.08% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Huwit-huwit Proper in the 2015 Census was 531 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 90 | 5.39 | |
| 397 | 62 | 6.40 | |
| 524 | 66 | 7.94 | |
| 403 | 81 | 4.98 | |
| 497 | 102 | 4.87 | |
| 531 | 109 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Huwit-huwit Proper is 10 to 14, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 13.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 17.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 10.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 3.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 4.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 9.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 15.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 7.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.13% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Huwit-huwit Proper grew from 485 in 1990 to 605 in 2020, an increase of 120 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.78%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 531 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | – | |
| 397 | -3.68% | |
| 524 | 6.13% | |
| 403 | -3.56% | |
| 497 | 7.93% | |
| 531 | 1.27% | |
| 605 | 2.78% |
Location
Huwit‑huwit Proper is situated at approximately 5.6909, 120.8349, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 101.5 meters or 333.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Huwit‑huwit Proper 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.