Lawaan, City of Gingoog, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| City | Gingoog |
| Postal code | 9014 |
| Population (2020) | 944 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7012, 125.0798 (8° 42' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 850.5 meters (2,790.3 feet) |
Lawaan is a barangay in the city of Gingoog, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 944. This represented 0.69% of the total population of Gingoog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawaan in the 2015 Census was 1,020 broken down into 228 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 742 | 144 | 5.15 | |
| 747 | 158 | 4.73 | |
| 623 | 134 | 4.65 | |
| 932 | 172 | 5.42 | |
| 850 | 206 | 4.13 | |
| 1,020 | 228 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawaan is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 10.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 13.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 7.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 9.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.98% |
| Total | 1,020 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawaan grew from 742 in 1990 to 944 in 2020, an increase of 202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.62%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 1,020 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 742 | – | |
| 747 | 0.13% | |
| 623 | -3.82% | |
| 932 | 5.71% | |
| 850 | -3.30% | |
| 1,020 | 3.53% | |
| 944 | -1.62% |
Location
Lawaan is situated at approximately 8.7012, 125.0798, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 850.5 meters or 2,790.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawaan 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.