Lawagan, Municipality of Labason, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Labason |
| Postal code | 7117 |
| Population (2020) | 1,591 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0540, 122.5569 (8° 3' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.0 meters (134.5 feet) |
Lawagan is a barangay in the municipality of Labason, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,591. This represented 3.62% of the total population of Labason.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawagan in the 2015 Census was 1,562 broken down into 375 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | 196 | 5.55 | |
| 1,207 | 246 | 4.91 | |
| 1,340 | 283 | 4.73 | |
| 1,425 | 320 | 4.45 | |
| 1,419 | 316 | 4.49 | |
| 1,562 | 375 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawagan is 10 to 14, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 154 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 172 | 11.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 131 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 90 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawagan grew from 1,087 in 1990 to 1,591 in 2020, an increase of 504 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,562 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | – | |
| 1,207 | 1.98% | |
| 1,340 | 2.27% | |
| 1,425 | 0.85% | |
| 1,419 | -0.15% | |
| 1,562 | 1.84% | |
| 1,591 | 0.39% |
Location
Lawagan is situated at approximately 8.0540, 122.5569, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.0 meters or 134.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawagan 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.