Kauswagan, Municipality of Trinidad, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Trinidad |
| Postal code | 6324 |
| Population (2020) | 2,597 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 10.0212, 124.2552 (10° 1' North, 124° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 163.3 meters (535.8 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Trinidad, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,597. This represented 7.39% of the total population of Trinidad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 2,401 broken down into 520 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,711 | 322 | 5.31 | |
| 1,739 | 337 | 5.16 | |
| 2,023 | 384 | 5.27 | |
| 2,175 | 399 | 5.45 | |
| 2,213 | 445 | 4.97 | |
| 2,401 | 520 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 5 to 9, with 355 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 65 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 9.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 355 | 14.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 325 | 13.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 241 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 6.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 126 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,401 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 1,711 in 1990 to 2,597 in 2020, an increase of 886 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 196 people, from the previous population of 2,401 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,711 | – | |
| 1,739 | 0.30% | |
| 2,023 | 3.30% | |
| 2,178 | 1.02% | |
| 2,213 | 0.58% | |
| 2,401 | 1.56% | |
| 2,597 | 1.67% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 10.0212, 124.2552, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 163.3 meters or 535.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan 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.