Kauswagan, Municipality of Biri, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Biri |
| Postal code | 6410 |
| Population (2020) | 764 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biri |
| Coordinates | 12.6699, 124.3921 (12° 40' North, 124° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) |
Kauswagan, formerly Basud, is a barangay in the municipality of Biri, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 764. This represented 6.78% of the total population of Biri.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 760 broken down into 149 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | 80 | 5.99 | |
| 677 | 117 | 5.79 | |
| 594 | 106 | 5.60 | |
| 709 | 124 | 5.72 | |
| 760 | 150 | 5.07 | |
| 760 | 149 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 15 to 19, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 15.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 4.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.39% |
| Total | 760 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan grew from 479 in 1990 to 764 in 2020, an increase of 285 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.11%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 760 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 479 | – | |
| 677 | 6.70% | |
| 594 | -2.77% | |
| 709 | 2.47% | |
| 760 | 2.56% | |
| 760 | 0.00% | |
| 764 | 0.11% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 12.6699, 124.3921, in the island of Biri. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.4 meters or 4.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan 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.