Tawiran, 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) | 238 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0858, 124.8370 (12° 5' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.4 meters (66.9 feet) |
Tawiran is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 238. This represented 0.68% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tawiran in the 2015 Census was 214 broken down into 46 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 34 | 5.15 | |
| 212 | 41 | 5.17 | |
| 178 | 34 | 5.24 | |
| 143 | 29 | 4.93 | |
| 157 | 43 | 3.65 | |
| 214 | 46 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tawiran is 1 to 4, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 55 to 59, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 14.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 11.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 18 | 8.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 11.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 8.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 5.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 4.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 214 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tawiran grew from 175 in 1990 to 238 in 2020, an increase of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 214 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | – | |
| 212 | 3.66% | |
| 178 | -3.68% | |
| 143 | -2.97% | |
| 157 | 3.46% | |
| 214 | 6.07% | |
| 238 | 2.26% |
Location
Tawiran is situated at approximately 12.0858, 124.8370, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.4 meters or 66.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tawiran 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.