Pawing, Municipality of Palo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palo |
| Postal code | 6501 |
| Population (2020) | 4,340 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1820, 125.0031 (11° 11' North, 125° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Pawing is a barangay in the municipality of Palo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,340. This represented 5.69% of the total population of Palo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pawing in the 2015 Census was 4,387 broken down into 886 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,869 | 360 | 5.19 | |
| 2,301 | 462 | 4.98 | |
| 2,983 | 578 | 5.16 | |
| 3,330 | 722 | 4.61 | |
| 4,096 | 810 | 5.06 | |
| 4,387 | 886 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pawing is 15 to 19, with 557 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 104 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 402 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 431 | 9.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 448 | 10.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 557 | 12.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 471 | 10.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 380 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 319 | 7.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 268 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 225 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 233 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 187 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 166 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 129 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 71 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.56% |
| Total | 4,475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pawing grew from 1,921 in 1990 to 4,340 in 2020, an increase of 2,419 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.64%, or a decrease of 135 people, from the previous population of 4,475 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,921 | – | |
| 2,372 | 4.03% | |
| 3,131 | 6.13% | |
| 3,485 | 1.49% | |
| 4,217 | 7.19% | |
| 4,475 | 1.14% | |
| 4,340 | -0.64% |
Location
Pawing is situated at approximately 11.1820, 125.0031, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pawing 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.