Tawin‑tawin, Municipality of General Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | General Luna |
| Postal code | 8419 |
| Population (2020) | 833 |
| Coordinates | 9.7905, 126.1376 (9° 47' North, 126° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.3 feet) |
Tawin‑tawin is a barangay in the municipality of General Luna, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 833. This represented 3.65% of the total population of General Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawin-tawin in the 2015 Census was 562 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 | 76 | 5.74 | |
| 414 | 71 | 5.83 | |
| 473 | 82 | 5.77 | |
| 409 | 85 | 4.81 | |
| 511 | 103 | 4.96 | |
| 562 | 132 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawin-tawin is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 10.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 12.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 11.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 9.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 7.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 3.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 3.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.71% |
| Total | 562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawin-tawin grew from 436 in 1990 to 833 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 8.64%, or an increase of 271 people, from the previous population of 562 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 436 | – | |
| 414 | -0.97% | |
| 473 | 2.90% | |
| 409 | -1.99% | |
| 511 | 8.44% | |
| 562 | 1.83% | |
| 833 | 8.64% |
Location
Tawin‑tawin is situated at approximately 9.7905, 126.1376, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawin‑tawin 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.