Rawis, Municipality of Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Arteche |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Population (2020) | 1,532 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2705, 125.3717 (12° 16' North, 125° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Rawis, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,532. This represented 9.36% of the total population of Arteche.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rawis in the 2015 Census was 1,391 broken down into 333 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 868 | 162 | 5.36 | |
| 1,147 | 241 | 4.76 | |
| 1,158 | 236 | 4.91 | |
| 1,298 | 284 | 4.57 | |
| 1,390 | 300 | 4.63 | |
| 1,391 | 333 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rawis is 10 to 14, with 176 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 176 | 12.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 131 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 7.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 75 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,391 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rawis grew from 868 in 1990 to 1,532 in 2020, an increase of 664 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 1,391 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 868 | – | |
| 1,147 | 5.36% | |
| 1,158 | 0.20% | |
| 1,298 | 1.59% | |
| 1,390 | 2.52% | |
| 1,391 | 0.01% | |
| 1,532 | 2.05% |
Location
Rawis is situated at approximately 12.2705, 125.3717, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rawis 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.