Liwanag, Municipality of Sergio Osmeña Sr., Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sergio Osmeña Sr. |
| Postal code | 7108 |
| Population (2020) | 405 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2839, 123.4737 (8° 17' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 402.4 meters (1,320.2 feet) |
Liwanag is a barangay in the municipality of Sergio Osmeña Sr., in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 405. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Sergio Osmeña Sr..
Demographics
Households
The household population of Liwanag in the 2015 Census was 316 broken down into 75 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 73 | 5.05 | |
| 356 | 72 | 4.94 | |
| 361 | 72 | 5.01 | |
| 354 | 57 | 6.21 | |
| 381 | 77 | 4.95 | |
| 316 | 75 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Liwanag is 15 to 19, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 11.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 12.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 9.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 2.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 8.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 6.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.63% |
| Total | 316 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Liwanag grew from 369 in 1990 to 405 in 2020, an increase of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.36%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 316 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | – | |
| 356 | -0.67% | |
| 361 | 0.30% | |
| 354 | -0.27% | |
| 381 | 2.71% | |
| 316 | -3.50% | |
| 405 | 5.36% |
Location
Liwanag is situated at approximately 8.2839, 123.4737, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 402.4 meters or 1,320.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Liwanag 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.