Tawas, Municipality of Kitaotao, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Kitaotao |
| Postal code | 8716 |
| Population (2020) | 1,508 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5260, 125.2249 (7° 32' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 897.9 meters (2,945.8 feet) |
Tawas is a barangay in the municipality of Kitaotao, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,508. This represented 2.80% of the total population of Kitaotao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawas in the 2015 Census was 1,821 broken down into 415 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,156 | 212 | 5.45 | |
| 1,323 | 241 | 5.49 | |
| 1,393 | 265 | 5.26 | |
| 1,112 | 235 | 4.73 | |
| 2,274 | 482 | 4.72 | |
| 1,821 | 415 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawas is 5 to 9, with 219 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 173 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 172 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 7.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 115 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.63% |
| Total | 1,896 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawas grew from 1,156 in 1990 to 1,508 in 2020, an increase of 352 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.71%, or a decrease of 388 people, from the previous population of 1,896 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,156 | – | |
| 1,323 | 2.56% | |
| 1,393 | 1.11% | |
| 1,112 | -3.06% | |
| 2,274 | 29.74% | |
| 1,896 | -3.40% | |
| 1,508 | -4.71% |
Location
Tawas is situated at approximately 7.5260, 125.2249, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 897.9 meters or 2,945.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawas 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.