Cawilan, Municipality of Talusan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Talusan |
| Postal code | 7012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,735 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Coordinates | 7.3377, 122.8586 (7° 20' North, 122° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.2 meters (82.7 feet) |
Cawilan is a barangay in the municipality of Talusan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,735. This represented 6.22% of the total population of Talusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawilan in the 2015 Census was 1,673 broken down into 287 households or an average of 5.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 988 | 185 | 5.34 | |
| 1,280 | 202 | 6.34 | |
| 1,264 | 215 | 5.88 | |
| 1,328 | 227 | 5.85 | |
| 1,450 | 250 | 5.80 | |
| 1,673 | 287 | 5.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawilan is 1 to 4, with 365 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 365 | 21.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 267 | 15.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 8.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 6.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 3.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 2.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.54% |
| Total | 1,673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawilan grew from 988 in 1990 to 1,735 in 2020, an increase of 747 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.77%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 1,673 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 988 | – | |
| 1,280 | 4.97% | |
| 1,264 | -0.27% | |
| 1,328 | 0.68% | |
| 1,450 | 3.25% | |
| 1,673 | 2.76% | |
| 1,735 | 0.77% |
Location
Cawilan is situated at approximately 7.3377, 122.8586, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.2 meters or 82.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawilan 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.