Lawaan, City of Danao, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| City | Danao |
| Postal code | 6004 |
| Population (2020) | 1,595 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.5499, 123.9027 (10° 33' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 537.3 meters (1,762.8 feet) |
Lawaan is a barangay in the city of Danao, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,595. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Danao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawaan in the 2015 Census was 1,679 broken down into 383 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 991 | 219 | 4.53 | |
| 1,056 | 233 | 4.53 | |
| 1,177 | 265 | 4.44 | |
| 1,393 | 292 | 4.77 | |
| 1,352 | 319 | 4.24 | |
| 1,679 | 383 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawaan is 5 to 9, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 201 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 176 | 10.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 4.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.95% |
| Total | 1,679 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawaan grew from 994 in 1990 to 1,595 in 2020, an increase of 601 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.07%, or a decrease of 84 people, from the previous population of 1,679 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 994 | – | |
| 1,056 | 1.14% | |
| 1,187 | 2.54% | |
| 1,393 | 2.23% | |
| 1,352 | -1.08% | |
| 1,679 | 4.21% | |
| 1,595 | -1.07% |
Location
Lawaan is situated at approximately 10.5499, 123.9027, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 537.3 meters or 1,762.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawaan 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.