Lewing, Municipality of Anahawan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Anahawan |
| Postal code | 6610 |
| Population (2020) | 505 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2938, 125.2648 (10° 18' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Lewing is a barangay in the municipality of Anahawan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 505. This represented 5.99% of the total population of Anahawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lewing in the 2015 Census was 499 broken down into 114 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 67 | 5.31 | |
| 363 | 79 | 4.59 | |
| 419 | 89 | 4.71 | |
| 494 | 99 | 4.99 | |
| 482 | 114 | 4.23 | |
| 499 | 114 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lewing is 5 to 9, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 7.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 7.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 6.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 9.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 6.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.00% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.80% |
| Total | 499 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lewing grew from 356 in 1990 to 505 in 2020, an increase of 149 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.25%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 499 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | – | |
| 363 | 0.37% | |
| 419 | 3.12% | |
| 494 | 2.30% | |
| 482 | -0.89% | |
| 499 | 0.66% | |
| 505 | 0.25% |
Location
Lewing is situated at approximately 10.2938, 125.2648, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lewing 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.