Pakwan, Municipality of Lanuza, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lanuza |
| Postal code | 8314 |
| Population (2020) | 1,078 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.1632, 125.9910 (9° 10' North, 125° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 717.8 meters (2,355.0 feet) |
Pakwan is a barangay in the municipality of Lanuza, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,078. This represented 7.90% of the total population of Lanuza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pakwan in the 2015 Census was 1,042 broken down into 207 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 71 | 6.03 | |
| 602 | 93 | 6.47 | |
| 897 | 124 | 7.23 | |
| 986 | 155 | 6.36 | |
| 1,081 | 156 | 6.93 | |
| 1,042 | 207 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pakwan is 5 to 9, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 11.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 15.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 134 | 12.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 124 | 11.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 12.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 6.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,042 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pakwan grew from 428 in 1990 to 1,078 in 2020, an increase of 650 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.72%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,042 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 428 | – | |
| 602 | 6.60% | |
| 908 | 9.21% | |
| 986 | 1.14% | |
| 1,081 | 3.40% | |
| 1,042 | -0.70% | |
| 1,078 | 0.72% |
Location
Pakwan is situated at approximately 9.1632, 125.9910, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 717.8 meters or 2,355.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pakwan 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.