Awang West, 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) | 2,066 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0665, 124.5972 (12° 4' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Awang West, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,066. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awang West in the 2015 Census was 2,593 broken down into 501 households or an average of 5.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,609 | 292 | 5.51 | |
| 1,959 | 348 | 5.63 | |
| 1,991 | 378 | 5.27 | |
| 2,086 | 397 | 5.25 | |
| 2,484 | 476 | 5.22 | |
| 2,593 | 501 | 5.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awang West is 15 to 19, with 345 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 207 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 266 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 298 | 11.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 345 | 13.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 233 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 165 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 158 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 123 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 124 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.04% |
| Total | 2,603 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awang West grew from 1,724 in 1990 to 2,066 in 2020, an increase of 342 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.75%, or a decrease of 537 people, from the previous population of 2,603 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,724 | – | |
| 2,000 | 2.82% | |
| 2,101 | 1.06% | |
| 2,086 | -0.10% | |
| 2,492 | 6.69% | |
| 2,603 | 0.83% | |
| 2,066 | -4.75% |
Location
Awang West is situated at approximately 12.0665, 124.5972, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awang West 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.