Lawaan, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5251, 125.0148 (12° 32' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.9 meters (3.0 feet) |
Lawaan is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 801. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawaan in the 2015 Census was 798 broken down into 175 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 126 | 5.56 | |
| 768 | 142 | 5.41 | |
| 922 | 170 | 5.42 | |
| 932 | 181 | 5.15 | |
| 876 | 178 | 4.92 | |
| 798 | 175 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawaan is 15 to 19, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 13.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 14.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 4.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 3.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.75% |
| Total | 798 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawaan grew from 700 in 1990 to 801 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 798 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 700 | – | |
| 768 | 1.75% | |
| 922 | 4.00% | |
| 932 | 0.15% | |
| 880 | -2.07% | |
| 798 | -1.84% | |
| 801 | 0.08% |
Location
Lawaan is situated at approximately 12.5251, 125.0148, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.9 meters or 3.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawaan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Baybay (Poblacion), Laoang, Northern Samar
- G. B. Tan, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Sangcol, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Talisay, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Bongliw, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Tarusan, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Vigo, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Atipolo, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Cangcahipos, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Cabago-an, Laoang, Northern Samar
- Bobolosan, Laoang, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.