Pawa, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 6508 |
| Population (2020) | 408 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8819, 124.9380 (10° 53' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.1 meters (216.9 feet) |
Pawa is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 408. This represented 2.13% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pawa in the 2015 Census was 525 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 57 | 5.28 | |
| 381 | 78 | 4.88 | |
| 473 | 87 | 5.44 | |
| 476 | 91 | 5.23 | |
| 537 | 128 | 4.20 | |
| 525 | 130 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pawa is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 12.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 9.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 3.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pawa grew from 301 in 1990 to 408 in 2020, an increase of 107 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.17%, or a decrease of 117 people, from the previous population of 525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | – | |
| 381 | 4.51% | |
| 473 | 4.75% | |
| 476 | 0.09% | |
| 537 | 4.49% | |
| 525 | -0.43% | |
| 408 | -5.17% |
Location
Pawa is situated at approximately 10.8819, 124.9380, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.1 meters or 216.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pawa 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.