Lawigan, 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) | 1,224 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0348, 122.5151 (8° 2' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.9 meters (294.9 feet) |
Lawigan is a barangay in the municipality of Labason, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,224. This represented 2.79% of the total population of Labason.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawigan in the 2015 Census was 1,404 broken down into 329 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 804 | 144 | 5.58 | |
| 915 | 168 | 5.45 | |
| 1,188 | 225 | 5.28 | |
| 1,135 | 231 | 4.91 | |
| 1,192 | 251 | 4.75 | |
| 1,404 | 329 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Lawigan are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 3.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 149 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 10.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 131 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 121 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.50% |
| Total | 1,404 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawigan grew from 804 in 1990 to 1,224 in 2020, an increase of 420 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.85%, or a decrease of 180 people, from the previous population of 1,404 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 804 | – | |
| 915 | 2.45% | |
| 1,188 | 5.76% | |
| 1,135 | -0.63% | |
| 1,192 | 1.80% | |
| 1,404 | 3.17% | |
| 1,224 | -2.85% |
Location
Lawigan is situated at approximately 8.0348, 122.5151, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.9 meters or 294.9 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.