Kalaw, 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) | 526 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1173, 125.3783 (12° 7' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.6 meters (103.7 feet) |
Kalaw is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 526. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kalaw in the 2015 Census was 440 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 55 | 5.13 | |
| 364 | 68 | 5.35 | |
| 396 | 77 | 5.14 | |
| 371 | 66 | 5.62 | |
| 384 | 65 | 5.91 | |
| 440 | 95 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalaw is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 4.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 10.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 17.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 13.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 1.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.45% |
| Total | 440 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kalaw grew from 282 in 1990 to 526 in 2020, an increase of 244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.83%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 440 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | – | |
| 364 | 4.90% | |
| 396 | 1.82% | |
| 371 | -0.90% | |
| 384 | 1.26% | |
| 440 | 2.63% | |
| 526 | 3.83% |
Location
Kalaw is situated at approximately 12.1173, 125.3783, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.6 meters or 103.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kalaw 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.