Lawigan, City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| City | Bislig |
| Postal code | 8311 |
| Population (2020) | 1,376 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2360, 126.4346 (8° 14' North, 126° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.2 feet) |
Lawigan is a barangay in the city of Bislig, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,376. This represented 1.39% of the total population of Bislig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawigan in the 2015 Census was 1,140 broken down into 279 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 173 | 5.16 | |
| 1,076 | 209 | 5.15 | |
| 921 | 201 | 4.58 | |
| 1,224 | 264 | 4.64 | |
| 1,225 | 303 | 4.04 | |
| 1,140 | 279 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawigan is 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 7.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 11.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 129 | 11.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 5.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 6.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,140 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawigan grew from 892 in 1990 to 1,376 in 2020, an increase of 484 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.04%, or an increase of 236 people, from the previous population of 1,140 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | – | |
| 1,076 | 3.58% | |
| 921 | -3.28% | |
| 1,224 | 4.00% | |
| 1,225 | 0.03% | |
| 1,140 | -1.36% | |
| 1,376 | 4.04% |
Location
Lawigan is situated at approximately 8.2360, 126.4346, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawigan 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.