Mawal, Municipality of Leon B. Postigo, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Leon B. Postigo |
| Postal code | 7125 |
| Population (2020) | 572 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1389, 122.9439 (8° 8' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 192.8 meters (632.5 feet) |
Mawal is a barangay in the municipality of Leon B. Postigo, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 572. This represented 2.07% of the total population of Leon B. Postigo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mawal in the 2015 Census was 562 broken down into 125 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 64 | 5.42 | |
| 956 | 132 | 7.24 | |
| 583 | 109 | 5.35 | |
| 571 | 100 | 5.71 | |
| 544 | 118 | 4.61 | |
| 562 | 125 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mawal is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 10.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 10.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 13.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 11.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 4.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 5.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.71% |
| Total | 562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mawal grew from 347 in 1990 to 572 in 2020, an increase of 225 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 562 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | – | |
| 973 | 21.31% | |
| 583 | -10.40% | |
| 571 | -0.29% | |
| 544 | -1.75% | |
| 562 | 0.62% | |
| 572 | 0.37% |
Location
Mawal is situated at approximately 8.1389, 122.9439, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 192.8 meters or 632.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mawal 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.