Layawan, City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Oroquieta |
| Postal code | 7207 |
| Population (2020) | 811 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4798, 123.8035 (8° 29' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.6 feet) |
Layawan is a barangay in the city of Oroquieta, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 811. This represented 1.12% of the total population of Oroquieta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Layawan in the 2015 Census was 777 broken down into 175 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 959 | 184 | 5.21 | |
| 981 | 195 | 5.03 | |
| 880 | 190 | 4.63 | |
| 908 | 190 | 4.78 | |
| 935 | 199 | 4.70 | |
| 777 | 175 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Layawan is 20 to 24, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 5.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 7.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 7.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 7.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 6.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 5.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 6.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 4.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 2.57% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 3.09% |
| Total | 777 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Layawan fell from 959 in 1990 to 811 in 2020, a decrease of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 777 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 959 | – | |
| 982 | 0.44% | |
| 895 | -1.97% | |
| 908 | 0.20% | |
| 936 | 1.11% | |
| 777 | -3.48% | |
| 811 | 0.91% |
Location
Layawan is situated at approximately 8.4798, 123.8035, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Layawan 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.