Gahak, Municipality of Kawit, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Kawit |
| Postal code | 4104 |
| Population (2020) | 2,934 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.4427, 120.9103 (14° 27' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Gahak is a barangay in the municipality of Kawit, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,934. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Kawit.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gahak in the 2015 Census was 2,243 broken down into 557 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,380 | 286 | 4.83 | |
| 1,983 | 430 | 4.61 | |
| 2,070 | 490 | 4.22 | |
| 2,568 | 623 | 4.12 | |
| 2,688 | 622 | 4.32 | |
| 2,243 | 557 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gahak is 20 to 24, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 6.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 207 | 9.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 211 | 9.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 208 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 225 | 10.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 214 | 9.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 146 | 6.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.25% |
| Total | 2,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gahak grew from 1,380 in 1990 to 2,934 in 2020, an increase of 1,554 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.82%, or an increase of 691 people, from the previous population of 2,243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,380 | – | |
| 1,985 | 7.05% | |
| 2,070 | 0.90% | |
| 2,568 | 3.02% | |
| 2,688 | 1.68% | |
| 2,243 | -3.39% | |
| 2,934 | 5.82% |
Location
Gahak is situated at approximately 14.4427, 120.9103, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gahak 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.