Lawigan, City of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| City | Mati |
| Postal code | 8200 |
| Population (2020) | 3,202 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8022, 126.3311 (6° 48' North, 126° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.3 meters (53.5 feet) |
Lawigan is a barangay in the city of Mati, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,202. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Mati.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawigan in the 2015 Census was 2,994 broken down into 710 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,213 | 384 | 5.76 | |
| 2,277 | 391 | 5.82 | |
| 2,330 | 432 | 5.39 | |
| 2,693 | 489 | 5.51 | |
| 2,951 | 686 | 4.30 | |
| 2,994 | 710 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawigan is 10 to 14, with 383 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 300 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 379 | 12.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 383 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 283 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 180 | 6.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 210 | 7.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 174 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 192 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 165 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 145 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 140 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 116 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.50% |
| Total | 2,994 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawigan grew from 2,213 in 1990 to 3,202 in 2020, an increase of 989 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.42%, or an increase of 208 people, from the previous population of 2,994 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,213 | – | |
| 2,277 | 0.54% | |
| 2,330 | 0.49% | |
| 2,693 | 2.02% | |
| 2,951 | 3.39% | |
| 2,994 | 0.28% | |
| 3,202 | 1.42% |
Location
Lawigan is situated at approximately 6.8022, 126.3311, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.3 meters or 53.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawigan 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.