Birawan, Municipality of Daram, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Daram |
| Postal code | 6722 |
| Population (2020) | 975 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Daram |
| Coordinates | 11.6507, 124.7503 (11° 39' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Birawan is a barangay in the municipality of Daram, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 975. This represented 2.34% of the total population of Daram.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Birawan in the 2015 Census was 976 broken down into 193 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | 162 | 5.61 | |
| 1,032 | 193 | 5.35 | |
| 1,053 | 187 | 5.63 | |
| 912 | 180 | 5.07 | |
| 1,018 | 189 | 5.39 | |
| 976 | 193 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Birawan is 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 13.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 14.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 110 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 5.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.54% |
| Total | 976 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Birawan grew from 909 in 1990 to 975 in 2020, an increase of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 976 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 909 | – | |
| 1,032 | 2.41% | |
| 1,053 | 0.43% | |
| 912 | -1.96% | |
| 1,018 | 4.08% | |
| 976 | -0.80% | |
| 975 | -0.02% |
Location
Birawan is situated at approximately 11.6507, 124.7503, in the island of Daram. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Birawan 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.