Tigbawon, 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) | 1,061 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7397, 125.0469 (11° 44' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Tigbawon is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,061. This represented 3.28% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbawon in the 2015 Census was 1,134 broken down into 215 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,484 | 287 | 5.17 | |
| 876 | 191 | 4.59 | |
| 933 | 185 | 5.04 | |
| 868 | 187 | 4.64 | |
| 1,108 | 207 | 5.35 | |
| 1,134 | 215 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbawon is 10 to 14, with 154 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 | 18 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 13.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 7.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 4.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.41% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,134 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbawon fell from 1,484 in 1990 to 1,061 in 2020, a decrease of 423 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.39%, or a decrease of 73 people, from the previous population of 1,134 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,484 | – | |
| 876 | -9.40% | |
| 933 | 1.36% | |
| 868 | -0.99% | |
| 1,108 | 9.29% | |
| 1,134 | 0.44% | |
| 1,061 | -1.39% |
Location
Tigbawon is situated at approximately 11.7397, 125.0469, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 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.