Kauswagan, Municipality of Malitbog, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Malitbog |
| Postal code | 6603 |
| Population (2020) | 342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.1920, 124.9500 (10° 12' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.5 meters (848.1 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 342. This represented 1.47% of the total population of Malitbog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 338 broken down into 53 households or an average of 6.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | 55 | 6.27 | |
| 195 | 33 | 5.91 | |
| 147 | 32 | 4.59 | |
| 267 | 51 | 5.24 | |
| 294 | 56 | 5.25 | |
| 338 | 53 | 6.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 10.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 15.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 16.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 8.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 4.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 3.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 2.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 338 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan fell from 345 in 1990 to 342 in 2020, a decrease of 3 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 4 people, from the previous population of 338 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 345 | – | |
| 195 | -10.14% | |
| 147 | -5.88% | |
| 267 | 8.58% | |
| 294 | 3.57% | |
| 338 | 2.69% | |
| 342 | 0.25% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 10.1920, 124.9500, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.5 meters or 848.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Kauswagan 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.