M. Chavez, Municipality of San Lorenzo, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | San Lorenzo |
| Population (2020) | 3,469 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.5991, 122.7076 (10° 36' North, 122° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
M. Chavez is a barangay in the municipality of San Lorenzo, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,469. This represented 11.78% of the total population of San Lorenzo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of M. Chavez in the 2015 Census was 2,803 broken down into 630 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,958 | 350 | 5.59 | |
| 2,102 | 393 | 5.35 | |
| 2,217 | 411 | 5.39 | |
| 2,624 | 553 | 4.75 | |
| 2,630 | 602 | 4.37 | |
| 2,803 | 630 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in M. Chavez is 5 to 9, with 310 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 266 | 9.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 310 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 270 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 251 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 248 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 210 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 210 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 208 | 7.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 184 | 6.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 92 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.68% |
| Total | 2,803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of M. Chavez grew from 1,958 in 1990 to 3,469 in 2020, an increase of 1,511 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.59%, or an increase of 666 people, from the previous population of 2,803 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,958 | – | |
| 2,102 | 1.34% | |
| 2,217 | 1.15% | |
| 2,624 | 2.35% | |
| 2,630 | 0.08% | |
| 2,803 | 1.22% | |
| 3,469 | 4.59% |
Location
M. Chavez is situated at approximately 10.5991, 122.7076, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
M. Chavez shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.