Barangay Lawaan I

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Lawaan I is one of the administrative divisions of City of Talisay in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Lawaan I had a population of 10,693. This made it the 14th largest of 22 barangays in City of Talisay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Lawaan I accounted for approximately 4.07% of the total population of City of Talisay, which stood at 263,048 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Lawaan I moving from 9,413 residents to 10,693 residents, an intercensal change of +13.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Lawaan I is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Talisay is a city comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lawaan I, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lawaan I ranks 48th by 2020 population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Lawaan I is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.