Awang East, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 2,223 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0681, 124.5988 (12° 4' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Awang East, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,223. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awang East in the 2015 Census was 2,422 broken down into 505 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,329 | 445 | 5.23 | |
| 2,559 | 486 | 5.27 | |
| 2,705 | 540 | 5.01 | |
| 2,860 | 588 | 4.86 | |
| 2,516 | 521 | 4.83 | |
| 2,422 | 505 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awang East is 15 to 19, with 277 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 251 | 10.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 277 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 231 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 145 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 183 | 7.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 162 | 6.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 136 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 119 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 79 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 1.68% |
| Total | 2,434 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awang East fell from 2,342 in 1990 to 2,223 in 2020, a decrease of 119 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.89%, or a decrease of 211 people, from the previous population of 2,434 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,342 | – | |
| 2,577 | 1.81% | |
| 2,712 | 1.10% | |
| 2,870 | 0.78% | |
| 2,526 | -4.54% | |
| 2,434 | -0.70% | |
| 2,223 | -1.89% |
Location
Awang East is situated at approximately 12.0681, 124.5988, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awang East 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.