Kauswagan, Municipality of Mabuhay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Mabuhay |
| Postal code | 7010 |
| Population (2020) | 1,600 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Coordinates | 7.4044, 122.8373 (7° 24' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.8 meters (107.6 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Mabuhay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,600. This represented 4.28% of the total population of Mabuhay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 1,520 broken down into 286 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | 80 | 5.85 | |
| 637 | 111 | 5.74 | |
| 1,012 | 150 | 6.75 | |
| 1,134 | 187 | 6.06 | |
| 1,287 | 230 | 5.60 | |
| 1,520 | 286 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 10 to 14, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 12.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 185 | 12.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 10.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 8.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 1.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.39% |
| Total | 1,520 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 468 in 1990 to 1,600 in 2020, an increase of 1,132 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 80 people, from the previous population of 1,520 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 468 | – | |
| 637 | 5.95% | |
| 1,012 | 10.43% | |
| 1,134 | 1.58% | |
| 1,287 | 4.71% | |
| 1,520 | 3.22% | |
| 1,600 | 1.09% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 7.4044, 122.8373, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.8 meters or 107.6 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.