Wadas, Municipality of Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Dinagat |
| Postal code | 8412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,083 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 9.9737, 125.6033 (9° 58' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.9 meters (9.5 feet) |
Wadas is a barangay in the municipality of Dinagat, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,083. This represented 10.20% of the total population of Dinagat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Wadas in the 2015 Census was 1,059 broken down into 205 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 661 | 126 | 5.25 | |
| 672 | 126 | 5.33 | |
| 878 | 155 | 5.66 | |
| 1,486 | 225 | 6.60 | |
| 1,496 | 290 | 5.16 | |
| 1,059 | 205 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Wadas is 10 to 14, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 10.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 13.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,059 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Wadas grew from 661 in 1990 to 1,083 in 2020, an increase of 422 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 1,059 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 661 | – | |
| 672 | 0.31% | |
| 878 | 5.90% | |
| 1,486 | 7.53% | |
| 1,496 | 0.24% | |
| 1,059 | -6.37% | |
| 1,083 | 0.47% |
Location
Wadas is situated at approximately 9.9737, 125.6033. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.9 meters or 9.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Wadas 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.