Hilwan, Municipality of Tapaz, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Tapaz |
| Postal code | 5814 |
| Population (2020) | 429 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2484, 122.3073 (11° 15' North, 122° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 562.1 meters (1,844.1 feet) |
Hilwan is a barangay in the municipality of Tapaz, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 429. This represented 0.79% of the total population of Tapaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hilwan in the 2015 Census was 799 broken down into 178 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 99 | 4.83 | |
| 506 | 111 | 4.56 | |
| 490 | 120 | 4.08 | |
| 722 | 133 | 5.43 | |
| 727 | 152 | 4.78 | |
| 799 | 178 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hilwan is 5 to 9, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 15.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 105 | 13.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 10.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 10.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 1.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total | 799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hilwan fell from 478 in 1990 to 429 in 2020, a decrease of 49 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 12.27%, or a decrease of 370 people, from the previous population of 799 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 478 | – | |
| 506 | 1.07% | |
| 490 | -0.69% | |
| 722 | 5.49% | |
| 727 | 0.25% | |
| 799 | 1.81% | |
| 429 | -12.27% |
Location
Hilwan is situated at approximately 11.2484, 122.3073, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 562.1 meters or 1,844.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hilwan 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.