Awis, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 262 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8134, 122.3720 (10° 49' North, 122° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 209.3 meters (686.7 feet) |
Awis is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 262. This represented 0.50% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awis in the 2015 Census was 313 broken down into 71 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 49 | 5.69 | |
| 300 | 51 | 5.88 | |
| 329 | 59 | 5.58 | |
| 288 | 59 | 4.88 | |
| 290 | 61 | 4.75 | |
| 313 | 71 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awis is 5 to 9, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 5.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 7.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 8.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 8.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 3.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 4.15% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.88% |
| Total | 313 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awis fell from 279 in 1990 to 262 in 2020, a decrease of 17 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.67%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 313 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | – | |
| 300 | 1.37% | |
| 329 | 2.00% | |
| 288 | -1.82% | |
| 290 | 0.25% | |
| 313 | 1.46% | |
| 262 | -3.67% |
Location
Awis is situated at approximately 10.8134, 122.3720, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 209.3 meters or 686.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awis 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.