Bawang, Municipality of Jiabong, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Jiabong |
| Postal code | 6701 |
| Population (2020) | 194 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7861, 124.9410 (11° 47' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.8 meters (409.4 feet) |
Bawang is a barangay in the municipality of Jiabong, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 194. This represented 1.01% of the total population of Jiabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bawang in the 2015 Census was 200 broken down into 47 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 38 | 5.13 | |
| 210 | 36 | 5.83 | |
| 173 | 34 | 5.09 | |
| 159 | 34 | 4.68 | |
| 216 | 40 | 5.40 | |
| 200 | 47 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bawang is 25 to 29, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 18 | 9.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 14 | 7.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 13.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 9.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 4.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 6.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.50% |
| Total | 200 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bawang fell from 195 in 1990 to 194 in 2020, a decrease of 1 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.64%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 200 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | – | |
| 210 | 1.40% | |
| 173 | -4.07% | |
| 159 | -1.16% | |
| 216 | 11.80% | |
| 200 | -1.45% | |
| 194 | -0.64% |
Location
Bawang is situated at approximately 11.7861, 124.9410, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.8 meters or 409.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bawang 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.