Cawayanan, Municipality of Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 6604 |
| Population (2020) | 546 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3439, 124.9443 (10° 21' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.3 meters (96.1 feet) |
Cawayanan is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 546. This represented 1.83% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayanan in the 2015 Census was 558 broken down into 135 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 115 | 5.27 | |
| 555 | 113 | 4.91 | |
| 589 | 108 | 5.45 | |
| 515 | 115 | 4.48 | |
| 521 | 123 | 4.24 | |
| 558 | 135 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayanan is 10 to 14, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 12.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 7.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 5.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 6.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.43% |
| Total | 558 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayanan fell from 606 in 1990 to 546 in 2020, a decrease of 60 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.46%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 558 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | – | |
| 555 | -1.63% | |
| 589 | 1.28% | |
| 515 | -1.83% | |
| 521 | 0.42% | |
| 558 | 1.31% | |
| 546 | -0.46% |
Location
Cawayanan is situated at approximately 10.3439, 124.9443, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.3 meters or 96.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayanan 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.