Kawayan, Municipality of Malungon, Province of Sarangani
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| Municipality | Malungon |
| Postal code | 9503 |
| Population (2020) | 2,147 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.4166, 125.3181 (6° 25' North, 125° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 200.3 meters (657.1 feet) |
Kawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Malungon, in the province of Sarangani. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,147. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Malungon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kawayan in the 2015 Census was 1,712 broken down into 387 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | 225 | 4.83 | |
| 1,777 | 359 | 4.95 | |
| 1,767 | 399 | 4.43 | |
| 1,770 | 400 | 4.43 | |
| 1,784 | 380 | 4.69 | |
| 1,712 | 387 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kawayan is 15 to 19, with 197 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 | 32 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 177 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 195 | 11.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 197 | 11.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 157 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,712 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kawayan grew from 1,086 in 1990 to 2,147 in 2020, an increase of 1,061 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.88%, or an increase of 435 people, from the previous population of 1,712 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | – | |
| 1,777 | 9.66% | |
| 1,767 | -0.12% | |
| 1,770 | 0.02% | |
| 1,784 | 0.29% | |
| 1,712 | -0.78% | |
| 2,147 | 4.88% |
Location
Kawayan is situated at approximately 6.4166, 125.3181, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 200.3 meters or 657.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kawayan 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.