Lawaan, Municipality of San Roque, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Roque |
| Postal code | 6415 |
| Population (2020) | 628 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4497, 124.8524 (12° 27' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.3 meters (66.6 feet) |
Lawaan is a barangay in the municipality of San Roque, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 628. This represented 2.10% of the total population of San Roque.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawaan in the 2015 Census was 790 broken down into 110 households or an average of 7.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 75 | 5.41 | |
| 530 | 86 | 6.16 | |
| 566 | 91 | 6.22 | |
| 516 | 77 | 6.70 | |
| 598 | 79 | 7.57 | |
| 790 | 110 | 7.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawaan is 5 to 9, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 3.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 11.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 10.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 11.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 12.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 10.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 2.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.25% |
| Total | 790 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawaan grew from 406 in 1990 to 628 in 2020, an increase of 222 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.72%, or a decrease of 162 people, from the previous population of 790 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 406 | – | |
| 530 | 5.12% | |
| 566 | 1.42% | |
| 516 | -1.27% | |
| 598 | 5.52% | |
| 790 | 5.44% | |
| 628 | -4.72% |
Location
Lawaan is situated at approximately 12.4497, 124.8524, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.3 meters or 66.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawaan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cagbigajo, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Ge-adgawan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Igot, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Senonogan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Coroconog, San Roque, Northern Samar
- Balnasan, San Roque, Northern Samar
- Ginulgan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Geparayan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Inanahawan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Deit de Suba, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Cagda-o, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Gusaran, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar
- Ynaguingayan, Pambujan, Northern Samar
- Ginagdanan, San Roque, Northern Samar
- Pagsang-an, San Roque, Northern Samar
- San Jose, Mondragon, Northern Samar
- Nenita, Mondragon, Northern Samar
- Mirador, Mondragon, Northern Samar
- San Antonio, Mondragon, Northern Samar
- Talolora, Mondragon, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.