Cawayanan, Municipality of Boston, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Boston |
| Postal code | 8206 |
| Population (2020) | 733 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9105, 126.3509 (7° 55' North, 126° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 197.2 meters (647.0 feet) |
Cawayanan is a barangay in the municipality of Boston, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 733. This represented 5.01% of the total population of Boston.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayanan in the 2015 Census was 915 broken down into 231 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 101 | 5.65 | |
| 646 | 113 | 5.72 | |
| 643 | 115 | 5.59 | |
| 609 | 161 | 3.78 | |
| 856 | 198 | 4.32 | |
| 915 | 231 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayanan is 5 to 9, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.20% |
| Total | 915 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayanan grew from 571 in 1990 to 733 in 2020, an increase of 162 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.56%, or a decrease of 182 people, from the previous population of 915 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 571 | – | |
| 646 | 2.34% | |
| 643 | -0.10% | |
| 609 | -0.75% | |
| 856 | 13.19% | |
| 915 | 1.28% | |
| 733 | -4.56% |
Location
Cawayanan is situated at approximately 7.9105, 126.3509, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 197.2 meters or 647.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayanan 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.