Rawis, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 631 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0945, 124.8201 (12° 6' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.2 meters (66.3 feet) |
Rawis is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 631. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rawis in the 2015 Census was 627 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 86 | 5.56 | |
| 530 | 111 | 4.77 | |
| 549 | 112 | 4.90 | |
| 583 | 121 | 4.82 | |
| 601 | 124 | 4.85 | |
| 627 | 140 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rawis is 10 to 14, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 11.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 12.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 11.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 7.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.48% |
| Total | 627 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rawis grew from 478 in 1990 to 631 in 2020, an increase of 153 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 627 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 478 | – | |
| 530 | 1.95% | |
| 549 | 0.76% | |
| 583 | 0.83% | |
| 601 | 1.11% | |
| 627 | 0.81% | |
| 631 | 0.13% |
Location
Rawis is situated at approximately 12.0945, 124.8201, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.2 meters or 66.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rawis 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.