Lawaan, Municipality of Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pinabacdao |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Population (2020) | 309 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5607, 125.0302 (11° 34' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 102.1 meters (335.0 feet) |
Lawaan is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 309. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawaan in the 2015 Census was 327 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 46 | 5.11 | |
| 269 | 54 | 4.98 | |
| 317 | 62 | 5.11 | |
| 302 | 53 | 5.70 | |
| 305 | 57 | 5.35 | |
| 327 | 66 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawaan is 15 to 19, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 12.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 16.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 6.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.31% |
| Total | 327 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawaan grew from 235 in 1990 to 309 in 2020, an increase of 74 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.18%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 327 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | – | |
| 269 | 2.56% | |
| 317 | 3.58% | |
| 302 | -0.67% | |
| 305 | 0.36% | |
| 327 | 1.33% | |
| 309 | -1.18% |
Location
Lawaan is situated at approximately 11.5607, 125.0302, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 102.1 meters or 335.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawaan 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.