Owakan, Municipality of Mahinog, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Mahinog |
| Postal code | 9101 |
| Population (2020) | 450 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.1566, 124.7641 (9° 9' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 282.5 meters (926.8 feet) |
Owakan is a barangay in the municipality of Mahinog, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 450. This represented 3.08% of the total population of Mahinog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Owakan in the 2015 Census was 436 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 | 63 | 6.05 | |
| 335 | 70 | 4.79 | |
| 380 | 74 | 5.14 | |
| 373 | 86 | 4.34 | |
| 378 | 87 | 4.34 | |
| 436 | 104 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Owakan is 5 to 9, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 10.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 14.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 11.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 5.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.06% |
| Total | 436 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Owakan grew from 381 in 1990 to 450 in 2020, an increase of 69 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 436 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | – | |
| 335 | -2.38% | |
| 380 | 2.74% | |
| 373 | -0.26% | |
| 378 | 0.49% | |
| 436 | 2.75% | |
| 450 | 0.67% |
Location
Owakan is situated at approximately 9.1566, 124.7641, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 282.5 meters or 926.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Owakan 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.