Kauswagan, Municipality of Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Sogod |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Population (2020) | 440 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4427, 124.9353 (10° 27' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 532.1 meters (1,745.7 feet) |
Kauswagan is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 440. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Sogod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kauswagan in the 2015 Census was 365 broken down into 86 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 552 | 87 | 6.34 | |
| 403 | 65 | 6.20 | |
| 452 | 73 | 6.19 | |
| 389 | 71 | 5.48 | |
| 321 | 67 | 4.79 | |
| 365 | 86 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kauswagan is 5 to 9, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 14.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 6.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 6.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 8.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.10% |
| Total | 365 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kauswagan fell from 552 in 1990 to 440 in 2020, a decrease of 112 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.01%, or an increase of 75 people, from the previous population of 365 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 552 | – | |
| 403 | -5.72% | |
| 452 | 2.49% | |
| 389 | -2.05% | |
| 321 | -6.75% | |
| 365 | 2.48% | |
| 440 | 4.01% |
Location
Kauswagan is situated at approximately 10.4427, 124.9353, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 532.1 meters or 1,745.7 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.