Irawahan, Municipality of Catubig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catubig |
| Postal code | 6418 |
| Population (2020) | 1,042 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4240, 125.0346 (12° 25' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.9 feet) |
Irawahan is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,042. This represented 3.24% of the total population of Catubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Irawahan in the 2015 Census was 901 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 132 | 5.39 | |
| 612 | 115 | 5.32 | |
| 704 | 128 | 5.50 | |
| 797 | 141 | 5.65 | |
| 960 | 163 | 5.89 | |
| 901 | 189 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Irawahan is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 5.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 16.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 15.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 12.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 4.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.67% |
| Total | 901 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Irawahan grew from 712 in 1990 to 1,042 in 2020, an increase of 330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.11%, or an increase of 141 people, from the previous population of 901 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 712 | – | |
| 618 | -2.62% | |
| 704 | 2.83% | |
| 797 | 1.73% | |
| 960 | 7.01% | |
| 901 | -1.20% | |
| 1,042 | 3.11% |
Location
Irawahan is situated at approximately 12.4240, 125.0346, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Irawahan 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.