Awang, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8922, 124.8608 (11° 54' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.8 meters (65.0 feet) |
Awang is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 158. This represented 0.61% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Awang in the 2015 Census was 151 broken down into 39 households or an average of 3.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 20 | 5.30 | |
| 132 | 28 | 4.71 | |
| 169 | 37 | 4.57 | |
| 155 | 35 | 4.43 | |
| 166 | 36 | 4.61 | |
| 151 | 39 | 3.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Awang is 10 to 14, with 22 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 3.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 11.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 15 | 9.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 14.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 10 | 6.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 8.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 3.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 3.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 3.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 151 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Awang grew from 106 in 1990 to 158 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 151 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | – | |
| 132 | 4.20% | |
| 169 | 5.44% | |
| 155 | -1.19% | |
| 166 | 2.53% | |
| 151 | -1.79% | |
| 158 | 0.96% |
Location
Awang is situated at approximately 11.8922, 124.8608, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.8 meters or 65.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Awang 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.