Kawayan, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 8711 |
| Population (2020) | 2,380 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8968, 125.3659 (7° 54' North, 125° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 426.7 meters (1,399.9 feet) |
Kawayan is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,380. This represented 3.78% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kawayan in the 2015 Census was 1,778 broken down into 388 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 981 | 170 | 5.77 | |
| 1,209 | 226 | 5.35 | |
| 1,670 | 324 | 5.15 | |
| 1,478 | 309 | 4.78 | |
| 1,704 | 351 | 4.85 | |
| 1,778 | 388 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kawayan is 5 to 9, with 262 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 3.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 10.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 262 | 14.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 210 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.51% |
| Total | 1,778 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kawayan grew from 981 in 1990 to 2,380 in 2020, an increase of 1,399 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 6.33%, or an increase of 602 people, from the previous population of 1,778 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 981 | – | |
| 1,209 | 3.99% | |
| 1,670 | 7.17% | |
| 1,478 | -1.67% | |
| 1,704 | 5.32% | |
| 1,778 | 0.81% | |
| 2,380 | 6.33% |
Location
Kawayan is situated at approximately 7.8968, 125.3659, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 426.7 meters or 1,399.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kawayan 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.