Gasan, Province of Marinduque
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4905 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Area (2013) | 100.88 km2 (38.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,197 |
| Density (2020) | 359 / km2 (929 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 19' North, 121° 51' East (13.3233, 121.8459) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.1 feet) |
Gasan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Marinduque.
The municipality has a land area of 100.88 square kilometers or 38.95 square miles which constitutes 10.59% of Marinduque's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,197. This represented 15.13% of the total population of Marinduque province, or 1.12% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 359 inhabitants per square kilometer or 929 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gasan has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 4.20% | 1,519 | 1,560 | -2.63% | -0.56% |
| Bachao Ibaba | 3.00% | 1,087 | 1,027 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Bachao Ilaya | 2.64% | 954 | 1,036 | -7.92% | -1.72% |
| Bacongbacong | 3.09% | 1,119 | 1,022 | 9.49% | 1.93% |
| Bahi | 5.54% | 2,005 | 1,953 | 2.66% | 0.55% |
| Bangbang | 4.30% | 1,558 | 1,602 | -2.75% | -0.58% |
| Banot | 2.22% | 804 | 909 | -11.55% | -2.55% |
| Banuyo | 4.42% | 1,599 | 1,564 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Barangay I | 1.90% | 686 | 816 | -15.93% | -3.59% |
| Barangay II | 0.90% | 327 | 373 | -12.33% | -2.73% |
| Barangay III | 1.56% | 565 | 603 | -6.30% | -1.36% |
| Bognuyan | 2.75% | 996 | 977 | 1.94% | 0.41% |
| Cabugao | 2.36% | 853 | 814 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Dawis | 5.89% | 2,133 | 1,999 | 6.70% | 1.38% |
| Dili | 5.28% | 1,911 | 1,821 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Libtangin | 4.63% | 1,676 | 1,451 | 15.51% | 3.08% |
| Mahunig | 3.20% | 1,158 | 1,038 | 11.56% | 2.33% |
| Mangiliol | 1.47% | 531 | 532 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Masiga | 7.60% | 2,750 | 2,777 | -0.97% | -0.21% |
| Matandang Gasan | 5.06% | 1,830 | 1,581 | 15.75% | 3.13% |
| Pangi | 4.85% | 1,757 | 1,755 | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Pingan | 6.66% | 2,411 | 2,059 | 17.10% | 3.38% |
| Tabionan | 3.71% | 1,342 | 1,222 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Tapuyan | 3.89% | 1,409 | 1,371 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Tiguion | 8.89% | 3,217 | 2,966 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| Gasan Total | 36,197 | 34,828 | 3.93% | 0.82% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gasan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,365,916.35.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 52,888,948.74 | – |
| 2010 | 56,374,464.91 | 6.59% |
| 2011 | 63,222,061.65 | 12.15% |
| 2012 | 63,400,597.78 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 68,235,604.83 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 75,067,295.66 | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 85,761,449.69 | 14.25% |
| 2016 | 95,365,916.35 | 11.20% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gasan in the 2015 Census was 34,801 broken down into 8,070 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,236 | 4,926 | 5.12 | |
| 26,940 | 5,619 | 4.79 | |
| 30,232 | 6,022 | 5.02 | |
| 33,772 | 7,428 | 4.55 | |
| 33,402 | 7,444 | 4.49 | |
| 34,801 | 8,070 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gasan is 10 to 14, with 4,253 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 355 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 646 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,170 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,244 | 12.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,253 | 12.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,569 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,452 | 7.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,098 | 6.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,092 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,026 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,908 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,872 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,645 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,483 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,146 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 886 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 570 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 413 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 355 | 1.02% |
| Total | 34,828 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gasan grew from 8,270 in 1903 to 36,197 in 2020, an increase of 27,927 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 1,369 people, from the previous population of 34,828 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,270 | – | |
| 10,771 | 1.68% | |
| 10,794 | 0.01% | |
| 10,052 | -0.73% | |
| 14,508 | 3.28% | |
| 19,827 | 3.10% | |
| 20,596 | 0.77% | |
| 23,185 | 2.40% | |
| 25,236 | 0.85% | |
| 26,944 | 1.23% | |
| 30,232 | 2.50% | |
| 33,772 | 1.54% | |
| 33,402 | -0.40% | |
| 34,828 | 0.80% | |
| 36,197 | 0.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gasan for the year 2019 was 22,856, broken down into 11,114 males and 11,742 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gasan is situated at approximately 13° 19' North, 121° 51' East, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Gasan are Lucena, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Tayabas, Quezon, Batangas City, Batangas, San Pablo, Laguna, and Lipa, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Buenavista, Marinduque, Boac, Marinduque, Mogpog, Marinduque, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Torrijos, Marinduque, and Concepcion, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 168.59 kilometers (104.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buenavista, Marinduque, 12.96 kilometers (8.06 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Boac, Marinduque, 13.66 kilometers (8.49 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Mogpog, Marinduque, 16.75 kilometers (10.41 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Santa Cruz, Marinduque, 25.79 kilometers (16.02 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Torrijos, Marinduque, 25.93 kilometers (16.11 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Concepcion, Romblon, 47.43 kilometers (29.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 72.23 kilometers (44.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 73.06 kilometers (45.40 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 82.49 kilometers (51.25 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 97.91 kilometers (60.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 99.99 kilometers (62.13 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 100.63 kilometers (62.53 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Distance from Manila: 168.59 kilometers (104.76 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.