Salawad, Municipality of Cabucgayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Cabucgayan |
| Postal code | 6550 |
| Population (2020) | 464 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5207, 124.6118 (11° 31' North, 124° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 116.8 meters (383.2 feet) |
Salawad is a barangay in the municipality of Cabucgayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 464. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Cabucgayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salawad in the 2015 Census was 546 broken down into 138 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 522 | 100 | 5.22 | |
| 437 | 95 | 4.60 | |
| 566 | 111 | 5.10 | |
| 474 | 100 | 4.74 | |
| 542 | 118 | 4.59 | |
| 546 | 138 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salawad is 5 to 9, with 74 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 6.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 10.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 10.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 6.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.38% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.20% |
| Total | 546 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salawad fell from 522 in 1990 to 464 in 2020, a decrease of 58 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.37%, or a decrease of 82 people, from the previous population of 546 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 522 | – | |
| 437 | -3.27% | |
| 566 | 5.70% | |
| 474 | -2.42% | |
| 542 | 5.00% | |
| 546 | 0.14% | |
| 464 | -3.37% |
Location
Salawad is situated at approximately 11.5207, 124.6118, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 116.8 meters or 383.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salawad 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.