Cawayan, Municipality of Libagon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Libagon |
| Postal code | 6615 |
| Population (2020) | 947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2783, 125.0609 (10° 17' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Cawayan is a barangay in the municipality of Libagon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 947. This represented 6.21% of the total population of Libagon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cawayan in the 2015 Census was 925 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 657 | 131 | 5.02 | |
| 692 | 152 | 4.55 | |
| 811 | 168 | 4.83 | |
| 844 | 170 | 4.96 | |
| 847 | 177 | 4.79 | |
| 925 | 190 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cawayan is 20 to 24, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 7.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 8.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 93 | 10.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 10.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 10.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.62% |
| Total | 925 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cawayan grew from 657 in 1990 to 947 in 2020, an increase of 290 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 925 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 657 | – | |
| 692 | 0.98% | |
| 811 | 3.46% | |
| 844 | 0.55% | |
| 847 | 0.13% | |
| 925 | 1.69% | |
| 947 | 0.50% |
Location
Cawayan is situated at approximately 10.2783, 125.0609, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Cawayan 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.