Uyawan, Municipality of Carigara, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Carigara |
| Postal code | 6529 |
| Population (2020) | 1,034 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.2841, 124.6844 (11° 17' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Uyawan is a barangay in the municipality of Carigara, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,034. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Carigara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Uyawan in the 2015 Census was 895 broken down into 216 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 567 | 111 | 5.11 | |
| 706 | 143 | 4.94 | |
| 743 | 148 | 5.02 | |
| 760 | 162 | 4.69 | |
| 803 | 172 | 4.67 | |
| 895 | 216 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Uyawan is 15 to 19, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 3.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 10.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 70 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 6.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.34% |
| Total | 895 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Uyawan grew from 567 in 1990 to 1,034 in 2020, an increase of 467 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.09%, or an increase of 139 people, from the previous population of 895 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 567 | – | |
| 706 | 4.19% | |
| 743 | 1.10% | |
| 760 | 0.31% | |
| 803 | 2.02% | |
| 895 | 2.09% | |
| 1,034 | 3.09% |
Location
Uyawan is situated at approximately 11.2841, 124.6844, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Uyawan 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.