Gadu, Municipality of Solana, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Solana |
| Postal code | 3503 |
| Population (2020) | 3,567 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6297, 121.6109 (17° 38' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.5 meters (116.5 feet) |
Gadu is a barangay in the municipality of Solana, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,567. This represented 4.03% of the total population of Solana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gadu in the 2015 Census was 3,413 broken down into 731 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,214 | 428 | 5.17 | |
| 2,431 | 473 | 5.14 | |
| 2,671 | 507 | 5.27 | |
| 2,878 | 589 | 4.89 | |
| 3,243 | 666 | 4.87 | |
| 3,413 | 731 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gadu is 5 to 9, with 395 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 86 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 338 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 395 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 331 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 327 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 346 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 300 | 8.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 223 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 225 | 6.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 195 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 166 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 130 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 135 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 111 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.56% |
| Total | 3,414 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gadu grew from 2,214 in 1990 to 3,567 in 2020, an increase of 1,353 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.93%, or an increase of 153 people, from the previous population of 3,414 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,214 | – | |
| 2,431 | 1.77% | |
| 2,671 | 2.04% | |
| 2,878 | 1.03% | |
| 3,243 | 4.44% | |
| 3,414 | 0.98% | |
| 3,567 | 0.93% |
Location
Gadu is situated at approximately 17.6297, 121.6109, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.5 meters or 116.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gadu 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.