Awang, Municipality of Miagao, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Miagao |
| Postal code | 5023 |
| Population (2020) | 139 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.6475, 122.1514 (10° 39' North, 122° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 150.8 meters (494.7 feet) |
Awang is a barangay in the municipality of Miagao, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 139. This represented 0.20% of the total population of Miagao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awang in the 2015 Census was 156 broken down into 32 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 30 | 5.67 | |
| 145 | 29 | 5.00 | |
| 110 | 21 | 5.24 | |
| 175 | 30 | 5.83 | |
| 177 | 31 | 5.71 | |
| 156 | 32 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awang is 20 to 24, with 25 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 10.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 11 | 7.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 10 | 6.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 9 | 5.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 16.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 5.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 3.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 1.28% |
| Total | 156 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awang fell from 170 in 1990 to 139 in 2020, a decrease of 31 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.40%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 156 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | – | |
| 145 | -2.94% | |
| 110 | -5.75% | |
| 175 | 6.61% | |
| 177 | 0.41% | |
| 156 | -2.38% | |
| 139 | -2.40% |
Location
Awang is situated at approximately 10.6475, 122.1514, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 150.8 meters or 494.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awang 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.