Sawahon, Municipality of Dagami, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Dagami |
| Postal code | 6515 |
| Population (2020) | 421 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0731, 124.8762 (11° 4' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.5 meters (113.2 feet) |
Sawahon is a barangay in the municipality of Dagami, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 421. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Dagami.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sawahon in the 2015 Census was 375 broken down into 92 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 48 | 5.33 | |
| 252 | 57 | 4.42 | |
| 401 | 80 | 5.01 | |
| 364 | 79 | 4.61 | |
| 340 | 80 | 4.25 | |
| 375 | 92 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sawahon is 5 to 9, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 14.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 12.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 3.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 3.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 375 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sawahon grew from 256 in 1990 to 421 in 2020, an increase of 165 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 46 people, from the previous population of 375 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | – | |
| 252 | -0.29% | |
| 401 | 10.47% | |
| 364 | -1.33% | |
| 340 | -2.45% | |
| 375 | 1.88% | |
| 421 | 2.47% |
Location
Sawahon is situated at approximately 11.0731, 124.8762, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.5 meters or 113.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sawahon 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.