Lawigan, Municipality of Tobias Fornier, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Tobias Fornier |
| Postal code | 5716 |
| Population (2020) | 298 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.5656, 121.9925 (10° 34' North, 121° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 225.7 meters (740.5 feet) |
Lawigan is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 298. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Tobias Fornier.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawigan in the 2015 Census was 275 broken down into 61 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 50 | 6.04 | |
| 295 | 53 | 5.57 | |
| 414 | 75 | 5.52 | |
| 331 | 59 | 5.61 | |
| 270 | 56 | 4.82 | |
| 275 | 61 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawigan is 10 to 14, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 4.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 11.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 5.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 6.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 8.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.18% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.09% |
| Total | 275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawigan fell from 302 in 1990 to 298 in 2020, a decrease of 4 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 275 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | – | |
| 295 | -0.44% | |
| 414 | 7.54% | |
| 331 | -3.04% | |
| 270 | -7.15% | |
| 275 | 0.35% | |
| 298 | 1.71% |
Location
Lawigan is situated at approximately 10.5656, 121.9925, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 225.7 meters or 740.5 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.