Cawilihan, 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) | 280 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8385, 122.3121 (10° 50' North, 122° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 320.6 meters (1,051.8 feet) |
Cawilihan is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 280. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawilihan in the 2015 Census was 286 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 43 | 6.44 | |
| 245 | 33 | 7.42 | |
| 240 | 37 | 6.49 | |
| 302 | 49 | 6.16 | |
| 303 | 58 | 5.22 | |
| 286 | 59 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawilihan is 5 to 9, with 42 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 | 6 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 9.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 14.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 8.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 5.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 8.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 23 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 8.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 3.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 4.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.35% |
| Total | 286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawilihan grew from 277 in 1990 to 280 in 2020, an increase of 3 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.45%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 286 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | – | |
| 245 | -2.27% | |
| 240 | -0.44% | |
| 302 | 3.22% | |
| 303 | 0.12% | |
| 286 | -1.09% | |
| 280 | -0.45% |
Location
Cawilihan is situated at approximately 10.8385, 122.3121, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 320.6 meters or 1,051.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawilihan 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.