Lawgawan, 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) | 111 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4212, 124.9211 (10° 25' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 528.3 meters (1,733.2 feet) |
Lawgawan is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 111. This represented 0.37% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lawgawan in the 2015 Census was 182 broken down into 34 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 38 | 5.24 | |
| 209 | 46 | 4.54 | |
| 198 | 41 | 4.83 | |
| 174 | 36 | 4.83 | |
| 187 | 41 | 4.56 | |
| 182 | 34 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lawgawan is 5 to 9, with 24 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 13.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 16 | 8.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 12.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 6.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 11.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 4 | 2.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 9.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 3.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 6.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.55% |
| Total | 182 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lawgawan fell from 199 in 1990 to 111 in 2020, a decrease of 88 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.88%, or a decrease of 71 people, from the previous population of 182 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | – | |
| 209 | 0.92% | |
| 198 | -1.15% | |
| 174 | -1.77% | |
| 187 | 2.66% | |
| 182 | -0.51% | |
| 111 | -9.88% |
Location
Lawgawan is situated at approximately 10.4212, 124.9211, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 528.3 meters or 1,733.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lawgawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Taa, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Milagroso, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Libas, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Cabadbaran, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Banahao, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Hitawos, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Pamigsian, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Baugo, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Beniton, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
- Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.