Kauswagan, Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Population (2020) | 460 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0179, 123.4265 (8° 1' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 267.0 meters (876.0 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 460. This represented 1.69% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 453 broken down into 101 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 76 | 5.18 | |
| 375 | 81 | 4.63 | |
| 364 | 83 | 4.39 | |
| 407 | 89 | 4.57 | |
| 437 | 97 | 4.51 | |
| 453 | 101 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 10 to 14, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 7.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 13.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 8.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 3.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 6.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 3.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.55% |
| Total | 453 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 394 in 1990 to 460 in 2020, an increase of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 453 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | – | |
| 375 | -0.92% | |
| 364 | -0.64% | |
| 407 | 1.55% | |
| 437 | 2.62% | |
| 453 | 0.69% | |
| 460 | 0.32% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 8.0179, 123.4265, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 267.0 meters or 876.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan 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.