Lawigan, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 9104 |
| Population (2020) | 1,189 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.1678, 124.6398 (9° 10' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.8 meters (124.0 feet) |
Lawigan is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,189. This represented 6.77% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawigan in the 2015 Census was 935 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 782 | 145 | 5.39 | |
| 856 | 174 | 4.92 | |
| 903 | 192 | 4.70 | |
| 939 | 210 | 4.47 | |
| 939 | 218 | 4.31 | |
| 935 | 230 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawigan is 10 to 14, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 11.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 7.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 5.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 7.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 3.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.82% |
| Total | 935 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawigan grew from 782 in 1990 to 1,189 in 2020, an increase of 407 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.19%, or an increase of 254 people, from the previous population of 935 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 782 | – | |
| 856 | 1.71% | |
| 903 | 1.15% | |
| 939 | 0.54% | |
| 939 | 0.00% | |
| 935 | -0.08% | |
| 1,189 | 5.19% |
Location
Lawigan is situated at approximately 9.1678, 124.6398, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.8 meters or 124.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawigan 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.