Kawayan, Biliran
| Kawayan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Biliran with Kawayan highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Kawayan Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 11°41′N 124°22′E / 11.683°N 124.367°ECoordinates: 11°41′N 124°22′E / 11.683°N 124.367°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Biliran | |
| District | Lone district | |
| Barangays | 20 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Gerardo S. Espina Sr. | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 61.02 km2 (23.56 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 20,238 | |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| Zip Code | 6545 | |
| Dialing code | 53 | |
| Website | biliranisland.com | |
Kawayan is a municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 20,238 people.[3]
Barangays
Kawayan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.[2]
In 1948, the barangays of Ungale, Tuo, and Inasuyan were transferred from Caibiran, Biliran.[4]
- Baganito
- Balacson
- Bilwang
- Bulalacao
- Burabod
- Inasuyan
- Kansanok
- Mada-o
- Mapuyo
- Masagaosao
- Masagongsong
- Poblacion
- Tabunan North
- Tubig Guinoo
- Tucdao
- Ungale
- Balite
- Buyo
- Villa Cornejo (Looc)
- San Lorenzo
Demographics
| Population census of Kawayan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 15,056 | — |
| 1995 | 16,424 | +1.64% |
| 2000 | 17,507 | +1.38% |
| 2007 | 19,053 | +1.17% |
| 2010 | 20,238 | +2.22% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][5] | ||
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Biliran". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ↑ "An act to separate the barrios of Ungale, Tuo, and Inasuyan from the municipality of Caibiran, province of Leyte, and to merge these barrios with the municipality of Kawayan, of the same province". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ "Province of Leyte". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
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