Tigbawon, 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) | 247 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1555, 124.8000 (12° 9' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 91.5 meters (300.2 feet) |
Tigbawon is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 247. This represented 0.70% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbawon in the 2015 Census was 228 broken down into 51 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 43 | 4.79 | |
| 206 | 50 | 4.12 | |
| 224 | 53 | 4.23 | |
| 240 | 49 | 4.90 | |
| 223 | 53 | 4.21 | |
| 228 | 51 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbawon is 15 to 19, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 10.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 9.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 12.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 14.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 10.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 8 | 3.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 3.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 6.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 228 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbawon grew from 206 in 1990 to 247 in 2020, an increase of 41 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 228 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 206 | 0.00% | |
| 224 | 1.81% | |
| 240 | 0.96% | |
| 223 | -2.64% | |
| 228 | 0.42% | |
| 247 | 1.70% |
Location
Tigbawon is situated at approximately 12.1555, 124.8000, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 91.5 meters or 300.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigbawon 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.