Lalawigan, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 2,254 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5904, 125.4691 (11° 35' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Lalawigan is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,254. This represented 3.13% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lalawigan in the 2015 Census was 2,125 broken down into 495 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,810 | 363 | 4.99 | |
| 1,876 | 385 | 4.87 | |
| 1,908 | 413 | 4.62 | |
| 1,986 | 447 | 4.44 | |
| 2,108 | 481 | 4.38 | |
| 2,125 | 495 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lalawigan is 10 to 14, with 249 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 7.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 9.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 249 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 225 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 6.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 122 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 103 | 4.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 3.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 3.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.74% |
| Total | 2,127 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lalawigan grew from 1,811 in 1990 to 2,254 in 2020, an increase of 443 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 2,127 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,811 | – | |
| 1,876 | 0.66% | |
| 1,912 | 0.41% | |
| 1,989 | 0.55% | |
| 2,109 | 2.16% | |
| 2,127 | 0.16% | |
| 2,254 | 1.23% |
Location
Lalawigan is situated at approximately 11.5904, 125.4691, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lalawigan 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.