Epaw, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2634, 125.0421 (12° 16' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.4 meters (122.7 feet) |
Epaw is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 300. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Epaw in the 2015 Census was 278 broken down into 52 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 25 | 4.12 | |
| 181 | 39 | 4.64 | |
| 179 | 36 | 4.97 | |
| 220 | 43 | 5.12 | |
| 308 | 55 | 5.60 | |
| 278 | 52 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Epaw is 15 to 19, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 11.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 14.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.36% |
| Total | 278 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Epaw grew from 103 in 1990 to 300 in 2020, an increase of 197 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 278 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | – | |
| 181 | 11.14% | |
| 179 | -0.24% | |
| 220 | 2.89% | |
| 308 | 13.03% | |
| 278 | -1.93% | |
| 300 | 1.62% |
Location
Epaw is situated at approximately 12.2634, 125.0421, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.4 meters or 122.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Epaw 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.