Lawa, Municipality of Don Marcelino, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Don Marcelino |
| Postal code | 8013 |
| Population (2020) | 4,041 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1855, 125.6971 (6° 11' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.0 meters (203.4 feet) |
Lawa, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Don Marcelino, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,041. This represented 8.87% of the total population of Don Marcelino.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawa in the 2015 Census was 3,269 broken down into 838 households or an average of 3.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,955 | 372 | 5.26 | |
| 2,170 | 418 | 5.19 | |
| 2,286 | 477 | 4.79 | |
| 2,608 | 539 | 4.84 | |
| 3,072 | 643 | 4.78 | |
| 3,269 | 838 | 3.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawa is 5 to 9, with 442 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 279 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 442 | 13.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 384 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 307 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 272 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 246 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 201 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 220 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 202 | 6.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 163 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 162 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 108 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 93 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.55% |
| Total | 3,269 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawa grew from 1,955 in 1990 to 4,041 in 2020, an increase of 2,086 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.56%, or an increase of 772 people, from the previous population of 3,269 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,955 | – | |
| 2,170 | 1.97% | |
| 2,286 | 1.12% | |
| 2,608 | 1.83% | |
| 3,072 | 6.14% | |
| 3,269 | 1.19% | |
| 4,041 | 4.56% |
Location
Lawa is situated at approximately 6.1855, 125.6971, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.0 meters or 203.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawa 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.