Garawon, Municipality of Hernani, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Hernani |
| Postal code | 6804 |
| Population (2020) | 602 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2939, 125.5934 (11° 18' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Garawon is a barangay in the municipality of Hernani, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 602. This represented 7.06% of the total population of Hernani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garawon in the 2015 Census was 598 broken down into 153 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 72 | 5.22 | |
| 390 | 86 | 4.53 | |
| 521 | 95 | 5.48 | |
| 486 | 101 | 4.81 | |
| 485 | 104 | 4.66 | |
| 598 | 153 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garawon is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 3.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 11.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.00% |
| Total | 598 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garawon grew from 376 in 1990 to 602 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 598 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 376 | – | |
| 390 | 0.69% | |
| 521 | 6.41% | |
| 486 | -0.95% | |
| 485 | -0.07% | |
| 598 | 4.07% | |
| 602 | 0.14% |
Location
Garawon is situated at approximately 11.2939, 125.5934, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garawon 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.