Awasian, City of Tandag, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| City | Tandag |
| Postal code | 8300 |
| Population (2020) | 2,040 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.0695, 126.1694 (9° 4' North, 126° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Awasian is a barangay in the city of Tandag, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,040. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Tandag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awasian in the 2015 Census was 1,427 broken down into 323 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 899 | 170 | 5.29 | |
| 963 | 203 | 4.74 | |
| 1,190 | 246 | 4.84 | |
| 1,356 | 246 | 5.51 | |
| 1,510 | 321 | 4.70 | |
| 1,427 | 323 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awasian is 10 to 14, with 179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 179 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 115 | 8.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 97 | 6.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,427 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awasian grew from 899 in 1990 to 2,040 in 2020, an increase of 1,141 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.81%, or an increase of 613 people, from the previous population of 1,427 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 899 | – | |
| 963 | 1.30% | |
| 1,190 | 4.64% | |
| 1,356 | 1.82% | |
| 1,510 | 3.99% | |
| 1,427 | -1.07% | |
| 2,040 | 7.81% |
Location
Awasian is situated at approximately 9.0695, 126.1694, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awasian 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.