Lawa‑an, Municipality of Villareal, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Villareal |
| Postal code | 6717 |
| Population (2020) | 274 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5146, 124.9068 (11° 31' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Lawa‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 274. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Villareal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawa-an in the 2015 Census was 291 broken down into 72 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 41 | 5.41 | |
| 229 | 49 | 4.67 | |
| 302 | 56 | 5.39 | |
| 300 | 54 | 5.56 | |
| 292 | 60 | 4.87 | |
| 291 | 72 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawa-an is 15 to 19, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 3.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 12.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 14.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 7.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.37% |
| Total | 291 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawa-an grew from 222 in 1990 to 274 in 2020, an increase of 52 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.26%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 291 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | – | |
| 229 | 0.58% | |
| 302 | 6.11% | |
| 300 | -0.09% | |
| 292 | -0.98% | |
| 291 | -0.07% | |
| 274 | -1.26% |
Location
Lawa‑an is situated at approximately 11.5146, 124.9068, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawa‑an 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.