Omawas, Municipality of Maydolong, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Maydolong |
| Postal code | 6802 |
| Population (2020) | 1,092 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5316, 125.4751 (11° 32' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.4 meters (93.2 feet) |
Omawas is a barangay in the municipality of Maydolong, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,092. This represented 7.13% of the total population of Maydolong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Omawas in the 2015 Census was 1,066 broken down into 252 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 730 | 147 | 4.97 | |
| 1,048 | 164 | 6.39 | |
| 893 | 190 | 4.70 | |
| 954 | 223 | 4.28 | |
| 1,013 | 229 | 4.42 | |
| 1,066 | 252 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Omawas is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 11.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 7.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 2.81% |
| Total | 1,066 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Omawas grew from 730 in 1990 to 1,092 in 2020, an increase of 362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 1,066 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 730 | – | |
| 1,048 | 7.01% | |
| 893 | -3.37% | |
| 954 | 0.92% | |
| 1,013 | 2.21% | |
| 1,066 | 0.98% | |
| 1,092 | 0.51% |
Location
Omawas is situated at approximately 11.5316, 125.4751, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.4 meters or 93.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Omawas 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.