Batiawan, Municipality of Taft, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Taft |
| Postal code | 6816 |
| Population (2020) | 1,135 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9558, 125.4257 (11° 57' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Batiawan is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,135. This represented 6.04% of the total population of Taft.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batiawan in the 2015 Census was 1,042 broken down into 245 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 549 | 96 | 5.72 | |
| 787 | 133 | 5.92 | |
| 775 | 147 | 5.27 | |
| 846 | 169 | 5.01 | |
| 887 | 200 | 4.44 | |
| 1,042 | 245 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batiawan is 10 to 14, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 9.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 126 | 12.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 11.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 6.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.34% |
| Total | 1,042 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batiawan grew from 549 in 1990 to 1,135 in 2020, an increase of 586 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,042 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 549 | – | |
| 787 | 6.98% | |
| 775 | -0.33% | |
| 846 | 1.22% | |
| 887 | 1.74% | |
| 1,042 | 3.11% | |
| 1,135 | 1.82% |
Location
Batiawan is situated at approximately 11.9558, 125.4257, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batiawan 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.