Mawab, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 8802 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 136.10 km2 (52.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,631 |
| Density (2020) | 291 / km2 (754 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 30' North, 125° 55' East (7.5076, 125.9207) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 68.0 meters (223.1 feet) |
Mawab is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao de Oro.
The municipality has a land area of 136.10 square kilometers or 52.55 square miles which constitutes 2.98% of Davao de Oro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,631. This represented 5.16% of the total population of Davao de Oro province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 291 inhabitants per square kilometer or 754 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mawab has 11 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andili | 12.97% | 5,141 | 4,886 | 5.22% | 1.08% |
| Bawani | 5.20% | 2,062 | 1,948 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Concepcion | 2.48% | 983 | 1,119 | -12.15% | -2.69% |
| Malinawon | 7.12% | 2,823 | 2,810 | 0.46% | 0.10% |
| Nueva Visayas | 6.33% | 2,508 | 2,329 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Nuevo Iloco | 12.91% | 5,115 | 4,543 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
| Poblacion | 28.82% | 11,423 | 10,524 | 8.54% | 1.74% |
| Salvacion | 5.33% | 2,114 | 2,261 | -6.50% | -1.41% |
| Saosao | 4.39% | 1,738 | 1,519 | 14.42% | 2.88% |
| Sawangan | 6.26% | 2,479 | 2,360 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Tuboran | 8.19% | 3,245 | 2,766 | 17.32% | 3.42% |
| Mawab Total | 39,631 | 37,065 | 6.92% | 1.42% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mawab for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱112,957,915.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,966,133.68 | – |
| 2010 | 65,075,150.39 | 6.74% |
| 2011 | 69,377,677.25 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 70,947,057.67 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 79,689,690.58 | 12.32% |
| 2014 | 88,999,160.72 | 11.68% |
| 2015 | 102,342,844.74 | 14.99% |
| 2016 | 112,957,915.20 | 10.37% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mawab in the 2015 Census was 37,065 broken down into 8,334 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,021 | 5,101 | 5.49 | |
| 29,717 | 5,800 | 5.12 | |
| 31,861 | 6,694 | 4.76 | |
| 34,656 | 7,468 | 4.64 | |
| 35,697 | 7,607 | 4.69 | |
| 37,065 | 8,334 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mawab is 5 to 9, with 3,963 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 355 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 719 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,103 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,963 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,937 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,505 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,365 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,127 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,581 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,351 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,119 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,955 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,790 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,511 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,087 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 712 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 513 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 372 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 355 | 0.96% |
| Total | 37,065 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mawab grew from 7,818 in 1960 to 39,631 in 2020, an increase of 31,813 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.42%, or an increase of 2,566 people, from the previous population of 37,065 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,818 | – | |
| 13,537 | 5.52% | |
| 17,085 | 4.78% | |
| 20,960 | 4.17% | |
| 28,072 | 2.97% | |
| 29,878 | 1.17% | |
| 32,003 | 1.48% | |
| 34,656 | 1.10% | |
| 35,698 | 1.08% | |
| 37,065 | 0.72% | |
| 39,631 | 1.42% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mawab for the year 2019 was 25,587, broken down into 12,990 males and 12,597 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mawab is situated at approximately 7° 30' North, 125° 55' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 68.0 meters or 223.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Mawab are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Mati, Davao Oriental, and Bislig, Surigao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, New Corella, Davao del Norte, Maco, Davao de Oro, Asuncion, Davao del Norte, Montevista, Davao de Oro, and Mabini, Davao de Oro. Its distance from the national capital is 951.27 kilometers (591.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, 11.72 kilometers (7.28 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- New Corella, Davao del Norte, 13.95 kilometers (8.67 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Maco, Davao de Oro, 17.49 kilometers (10.87 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Asuncion, Davao del Norte, 18.80 kilometers (11.68 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Montevista, Davao de Oro, 22.86 kilometers (14.21 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Mabini, Davao de Oro, 23.25 kilometers (14.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 14.00 kilometers (8.70 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 34.87 kilometers (21.67 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 53.33 kilometers (33.14 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Davao City, 59.98 kilometers (37.27 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 68.13 kilometers (42.33 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 89.34 kilometers (55.52 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
Distance from Manila: 951.27 kilometers (591.09 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.