Cawag, City of Samal, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| City | Samal |
| Postal code | 8119 |
| Population (2020) | 2,382 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samal |
| Coordinates | 7.0627, 125.7215 (7° 4' North, 125° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 82.2 meters (269.7 feet) |
Cawag is a barangay in the city of Samal, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,382. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Samal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawag in the 2015 Census was 2,585 broken down into 669 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 708 | 144 | 4.92 | |
| 769 | 157 | 4.90 | |
| 2,523 | 438 | 5.76 | |
| 2,183 | 402 | 5.43 | |
| 2,048 | 440 | 4.65 | |
| 2,585 | 669 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawag is 10 to 14, with 270 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 260 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 269 | 10.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 270 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 231 | 8.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 250 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 248 | 9.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 173 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 169 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 132 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.93% |
| Total | 2,585 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawag grew from 708 in 1990 to 2,382 in 2020, an increase of 1,674 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.71%, or a decrease of 203 people, from the previous population of 2,585 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 708 | – | |
| 769 | 1.56% | |
| 2,523 | 29.01% | |
| 2,183 | -1.98% | |
| 2,048 | -2.30% | |
| 2,585 | 4.53% | |
| 2,382 | -1.71% |
Location
Cawag is situated at approximately 7.0627, 125.7215, in the island of Samal. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 82.2 meters or 269.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawag 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.