Dawo, 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) | 1,179 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2927, 124.4681 (12° 18' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.0 meters (128.0 feet) |
Dawo is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,179. This represented 0.63% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dawo in the 2015 Census was 1,156 broken down into 181 households or an average of 6.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | 115 | 4.78 | |
| 739 | 149 | 4.96 | |
| 1,065 | 194 | 5.49 | |
| 1,108 | 194 | 5.71 | |
| 1,124 | 204 | 5.51 | |
| 1,156 | 181 | 6.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dawo is 5 to 9, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 124 | 10.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 14.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 14.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 144 | 12.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 4.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 3.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 1.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,156 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Dawo grew from 550 in 1990 to 1,179 in 2020, an increase of 629 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.42%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 1,156 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 550 | – | |
| 758 | 6.19% | |
| 1,065 | 7.56% | |
| 1,108 | 0.55% | |
| 1,124 | 0.52% | |
| 1,156 | 0.54% | |
| 1,179 | 0.42% |
Location
Dawo is situated at approximately 12.2927, 124.4681, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.0 meters or 128.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dawo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Macatingog, Calbayog, Samar
- Veriato, San Isidro, Northern Samar
- Mabuhay, San Isidro, Northern Samar
- Palanit, San Isidro, Northern Samar
- Bayo, Calbayog, Samar
- Bugtong, Calbayog, Samar
- Caglanipao Sur, Calbayog, Samar
- Roxas I (Calbayog District), Calbayog, Samar
- Cangomaod, Calbayog, Samar
- Tinaplacan, Calbayog, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.