Bakaw‑bakaw, Municipality of Languyan, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Languyan |
| Postal code | 7509 |
| Population (2020) | 1,295 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tawitawi |
| Coordinates | 5.2344, 120.0620 (5° 14' North, 120° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.7 meters (149.9 feet) |
Bakaw‑bakaw is a barangay in the municipality of Languyan, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,295. This represented 3.49% of the total population of Languyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bakaw-bakaw in the 2015 Census was 1,142 broken down into 190 households or an average of 6.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,220 | 231 | 5.28 | |
| 1,256 | 261 | 4.81 | |
| 1,533 | 244 | 6.28 | |
| 1,936 | 288 | 6.72 | |
| 1,509 | 222 | 6.80 | |
| 1,142 | 190 | 6.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bakaw-bakaw is 1 to 4, with 505 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 114 | 9.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 505 | 44.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 3.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 1.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 11 | 0.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 1.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 144 | 12.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 160 | 14.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 4.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 3.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 1.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bakaw-bakaw grew from 1,220 in 1990 to 1,295 in 2020, an increase of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 153 people, from the previous population of 1,142 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,220 | – | |
| 1,256 | 0.55% | |
| 1,533 | 4.37% | |
| 1,936 | 3.27% | |
| 1,509 | -8.67% | |
| 1,142 | -5.17% | |
| 1,295 | 2.68% |
Location
Bakaw‑bakaw is situated at approximately 5.2344, 120.0620, in the island of Tawitawi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.7 meters or 149.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bakaw‑bakaw 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.