Iwayan, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 581 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1891, 125.4012 (12° 11' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Iwayan is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 581. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Iwayan in the 2015 Census was 641 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 581 | 101 | 5.75 | |
| 695 | 114 | 6.10 | |
| 671 | 126 | 5.33 | |
| 571 | 118 | 4.84 | |
| 705 | 135 | 5.22 | |
| 641 | 150 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iwayan is 15 to 19, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.09% |
| Total | 641 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iwayan from 581 in 1990 to 581 in 2020, . The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.05%, or a decrease of 60 people, from the previous population of 641 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 581 | – | |
| 695 | 3.41% | |
| 671 | -0.75% | |
| 571 | -2.20% | |
| 705 | 7.98% | |
| 641 | -1.80% | |
| 581 | -2.05% |
Location
Iwayan is situated at approximately 12.1891, 125.4012, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Iwayan 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.