Tigbawan, City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| City | Maasin |
| Postal code | 6600 |
| Population (2020) | 1,082 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1996, 124.9298 (10° 12' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 262.4 meters (860.9 feet) |
Tigbawan is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,082. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbawan in the 2015 Census was 1,075 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | 146 | 5.29 | |
| 732 | 150 | 4.88 | |
| 801 | 160 | 5.01 | |
| 1,008 | 221 | 4.56 | |
| 1,006 | 220 | 4.57 | |
| 1,075 | 243 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbawan is 10 to 14, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 5.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 10.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 123 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 6.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 5.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 3.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.30% |
| Total | 1,075 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbawan grew from 773 in 1990 to 1,082 in 2020, an increase of 309 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 1,075 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 773 | – | |
| 732 | -1.02% | |
| 801 | 1.95% | |
| 1,008 | 3.22% | |
| 1,006 | -0.07% | |
| 1,075 | 1.27% | |
| 1,082 | 0.14% |
Location
Tigbawan is situated at approximately 10.1996, 124.9298, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 262.4 meters or 860.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigbawan 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.