Nawi, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9143, 125.0710 (11° 55' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 145.8 meters (478.3 feet) |
Nawi is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 343. This represented 1.06% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nawi in the 2015 Census was 341 broken down into 72 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 51 | 4.65 | |
| 291 | 59 | 4.93 | |
| 314 | 64 | 4.91 | |
| 284 | 49 | 5.80 | |
| 328 | 61 | 5.38 | |
| 341 | 72 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nawi is 5 to 9, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 12.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 16.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 14.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 7.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 7.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 3.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.17% |
| Total | 341 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nawi grew from 237 in 1990 to 343 in 2020, an increase of 106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 341 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | – | |
| 291 | 3.92% | |
| 314 | 1.64% | |
| 284 | -1.38% | |
| 328 | 5.38% | |
| 341 | 0.74% | |
| 343 | 0.12% |
Location
Nawi is situated at approximately 11.9143, 125.0710, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 145.8 meters or 478.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nawi 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.