Bacayawan, Municipality of Llorente, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Llorente |
| Postal code | 6803 |
| Population (2020) | 860 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3695, 125.5954 (11° 22' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.7 meters (54.8 feet) |
Bacayawan is a barangay in the municipality of Llorente, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 860. This represented 4.01% of the total population of Llorente.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacayawan in the 2015 Census was 840 broken down into 207 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 935 | 144 | 6.49 | |
| 681 | 131 | 5.20 | |
| 943 | 168 | 5.61 | |
| 805 | 181 | 4.45 | |
| 804 | 177 | 4.54 | |
| 840 | 207 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacayawan is 10 to 14, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 12.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 12.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 7.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 4.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 4.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 3.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.79% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacayawan fell from 935 in 1990 to 860 in 2020, a decrease of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 935 | – | |
| 681 | -5.77% | |
| 943 | 7.23% | |
| 805 | -2.16% | |
| 804 | -0.05% | |
| 840 | 0.84% | |
| 860 | 0.50% |
Location
Bacayawan is situated at approximately 11.3695, 125.5954, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.7 meters or 54.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacayawan 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.