Barangay Lawa-an

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Lawa-an is one of the administrative divisions of City of Roxas in Capiz, Western Visayas, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Lawa-an had a population of 11,484. This made it the 1st largest of 47 barangays in City of Roxas by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Lawa-an accounted for approximately 6.41% of the total population of City of Roxas, which stood at 179,292 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Lawa-an moving from 9,823 residents to 11,484 residents, an intercensal change of +16.9%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Lawa-an is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Roxas is a city comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lawa-an, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Capiz, which contains 473 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lawa-an ranks 1st by 2020 population. Capiz is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Barangay Lawa-an is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.