Lawaan, Municipality of Dumanjug, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Dumanjug |
| Postal code | 6035 |
| Population (2020) | 3,025 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.0270, 123.4382 (10° 2' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.3 meters (165.0 feet) |
Lawaan is a barangay in the municipality of Dumanjug, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,025. This represented 5.23% of the total population of Dumanjug.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawaan in the 2015 Census was 2,321 broken down into 511 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,462 | 292 | 5.01 | |
| 1,502 | 317 | 4.74 | |
| 1,603 | 331 | 4.84 | |
| 1,966 | 398 | 4.94 | |
| 2,173 | 466 | 4.66 | |
| 2,321 | 511 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawaan is 5 to 9, with 284 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 254 | 10.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 284 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 216 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 201 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 157 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 6.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 121 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 3.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 1.29% |
| Total | 2,321 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawaan grew from 1,462 in 1990 to 3,025 in 2020, an increase of 1,563 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.73%, or an increase of 704 people, from the previous population of 2,321 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,462 | – | |
| 1,502 | 0.51% | |
| 1,603 | 1.41% | |
| 1,966 | 2.86% | |
| 2,173 | 3.71% | |
| 2,321 | 1.26% | |
| 3,025 | 5.73% |
Location
Lawaan is situated at approximately 10.0270, 123.4382, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.3 meters or 165.0 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.