Kauswagan, City of Tangub, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Tangub |
| Postal code | 7214 |
| Population (2020) | 853 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0855, 123.7241 (8° 5' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.3 meters (237.2 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the city of Tangub, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 853. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Tangub.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 762 broken down into 160 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 100 | 4.92 | |
| 557 | 108 | 5.16 | |
| 633 | 131 | 4.83 | |
| 737 | 148 | 4.98 | |
| 703 | 148 | 4.75 | |
| 762 | 160 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 20 to 24, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 10.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 11.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.92% |
| Total | 762 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 492 in 1990 to 853 in 2020, an increase of 361 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.40%, or an increase of 91 people, from the previous population of 762 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 492 | – | |
| 557 | 2.35% | |
| 633 | 2.78% | |
| 737 | 2.12% | |
| 703 | -1.70% | |
| 762 | 1.55% | |
| 853 | 2.40% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 8.0855, 123.7241, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.3 meters or 237.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan 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.