Kauswagan, Municipality of Aurora, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Aurora |
| Postal code | 7020 |
| Population (2020) | 747 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0057, 123.5302 (8° 0' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 747. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Aurora.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 650 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 116 | 4.84 | |
| 554 | 114 | 4.86 | |
| 476 | 91 | 5.23 | |
| 532 | 113 | 4.71 | |
| 561 | 119 | 4.71 | |
| 650 | 149 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.38% |
| Total | 650 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 562 in 1990 to 747 in 2020, an increase of 185 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.97%, or an increase of 97 people, from the previous population of 650 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 562 | – | |
| 554 | -0.27% | |
| 476 | -3.20% | |
| 532 | 1.55% | |
| 561 | 1.95% | |
| 650 | 2.84% | |
| 747 | 2.97% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 8.0057, 123.5302, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Eastern Bobongan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Sambulawan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Kahayagan West, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sapa Loboc, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
- Caniangan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Pasingkalan, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur
- Monte Alegre, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
- Montela, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.