Cawayan, Municipality of Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Lantapan |
| Postal code | 8722 |
| Population (2020) | 2,902 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0490, 124.9209 (8° 3' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,234.4 meters (4,049.8 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Lantapan, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,902. This represented 4.40% of the total population of Lantapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 2,710 broken down into 540 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,290 | 213 | 6.06 | |
| 1,248 | 240 | 5.20 | |
| 1,686 | 297 | 5.68 | |
| 2,340 | 464 | 5.04 | |
| 2,631 | 528 | 4.98 | |
| 2,710 | 540 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 5 to 9, with 370 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 84 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 313 | 11.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 370 | 13.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 333 | 12.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 272 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 281 | 10.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 235 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 177 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 170 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 142 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 2.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 2.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 1.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.26% |
| Total | 2,710 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 1,290 in 1990 to 2,902 in 2020, an increase of 1,612 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 192 people, from the previous population of 2,710 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,290 | – | |
| 1,248 | -0.62% | |
| 1,686 | 6.66% | |
| 2,340 | 4.62% | |
| 2,631 | 4.36% | |
| 2,710 | 0.56% | |
| 2,902 | 1.45% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 8.0490, 124.9209, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,234.4 meters or 4,049.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.