Gumamela, Municipality of Labo, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Labo |
| Postal code | 4604 |
| Population (2020) | 2,094 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1568, 122.8312 (14° 9' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Gumamela, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Labo, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,094. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Labo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gumamela in the 2015 Census was 2,213 broken down into 522 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,099 | 387 | 5.42 | |
| 2,155 | 419 | 5.14 | |
| 2,191 | 453 | 4.84 | |
| 2,098 | 443 | 4.74 | |
| 2,242 | 508 | 4.41 | |
| 2,213 | 522 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gumamela is 5 to 9, with 229 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 186 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 229 | 10.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 226 | 10.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 213 | 9.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 189 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 172 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 147 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 4.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 4.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.17% |
| Total | 2,213 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gumamela fell from 2,111 in 1990 to 2,094 in 2020, a decrease of 17 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.16%, or a decrease of 119 people, from the previous population of 2,213 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,111 | – | |
| 2,178 | 0.59% | |
| 2,204 | 0.25% | |
| 2,148 | -0.35% | |
| 2,309 | 2.67% | |
| 2,213 | -0.81% | |
| 2,094 | -1.16% |
Location
Gumamela is situated at approximately 14.1568, 122.8312, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gumamela 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.