Kiwalan, City of Iligan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| City | Iligan |
| Postal code | 9200 |
| Population (2020) | 7,710 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2801, 124.2668 (8° 17' North, 124° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Kiwalan is a barangay in the city of Iligan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,710. This represented 2.12% of the total population of Iligan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kiwalan in the 2015 Census was 7,450 broken down into 1,705 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,363 | 1,168 | 5.45 | |
| 6,753 | 1,315 | 5.14 | |
| 5,981 | 1,170 | 5.11 | |
| 6,948 | 1,582 | 4.39 | |
| 5,922 | 1,274 | 4.65 | |
| 7,450 | 1,705 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kiwalan is 5 to 9, with 856 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 49 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 186 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 662 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 856 | 11.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 772 | 10.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 762 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 658 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 565 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 543 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 480 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 453 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 415 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 321 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 253 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 196 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 152 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 84 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 57 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 49 | 0.66% |
| Total | 7,464 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kiwalan grew from 6,363 in 1990 to 7,710 in 2020, an increase of 1,347 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.68%, or an increase of 246 people, from the previous population of 7,464 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,363 | – | |
| 6,753 | 1.12% | |
| 5,981 | -2.57% | |
| 6,968 | 2.13% | |
| 5,955 | -5.56% | |
| 7,464 | 4.39% | |
| 7,710 | 0.68% |
Location
Kiwalan is situated at approximately 8.2801, 124.2668, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kiwalan 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.