Lawis, Municipality of San Remigio, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | San Remigio |
| Postal code | 6011 |
| Population (2020) | 1,629 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 11.0558, 123.9451 (11° 3' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.4 meters (83.3 feet) |
Lawis is a barangay in the municipality of San Remigio, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,629. This represented 2.48% of the total population of San Remigio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawis in the 2015 Census was 1,251 broken down into 328 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 882 | 193 | 4.57 | |
| 938 | 204 | 4.60 | |
| 1,172 | 249 | 4.71 | |
| 1,172 | 245 | 4.78 | |
| 1,079 | 255 | 4.23 | |
| 1,251 | 328 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawis is 5 to 9, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 8.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 8.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 4.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 6.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.52% |
| Total | 1,251 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawis grew from 882 in 1990 to 1,629 in 2020, an increase of 747 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.71%, or an increase of 378 people, from the previous population of 1,251 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 882 | – | |
| 938 | 1.16% | |
| 1,172 | 4.89% | |
| 1,172 | 0.00% | |
| 1,079 | -2.96% | |
| 1,251 | 2.86% | |
| 1,629 | 5.71% |
Location
Lawis is situated at approximately 11.0558, 123.9451, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.4 meters or 83.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawis 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.