Gayaman, Municipality of Luba, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Luba |
| Postal code | 2813 |
| Population (2020) | 1,026 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.2742, 120.6769 (17° 16' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 273.1 meters (896.0 feet) |
Gayaman is a barangay in the municipality of Luba, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,026. This represented 15.74% of the total population of Luba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gayaman in the 2015 Census was 991 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 878 | 151 | 5.81 | |
| 913 | 163 | 5.60 | |
| 1,071 | 186 | 5.76 | |
| 1,028 | 198 | 5.19 | |
| 1,020 | 206 | 4.95 | |
| 991 | 208 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gayaman is 5 to 9, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 8.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 9.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 6.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 7.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 5.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 9.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 3.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 3.13% |
| Total | 991 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gayaman grew from 878 in 1990 to 1,026 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.73%, or an increase of 35 people, from the previous population of 991 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 878 | – | |
| 913 | 0.73% | |
| 1,071 | 3.48% | |
| 1,028 | -0.56% | |
| 1,020 | -0.28% | |
| 991 | -0.55% | |
| 1,026 | 0.73% |
Location
Gayaman is situated at approximately 17.2742, 120.6769, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 273.1 meters or 896.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gayaman 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.