Gaboc, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 4601 |
| Population (2020) | 1,268 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0812, 123.0188 (14° 5' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.0 meters (72.2 feet) |
Gaboc is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,268. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaboc in the 2015 Census was 1,106 broken down into 277 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 672 | 123 | 5.46 | |
| 554 | 104 | 5.33 | |
| 912 | 176 | 5.18 | |
| 892 | 191 | 4.67 | |
| 1,116 | 262 | 4.26 | |
| 1,106 | 277 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaboc is 10 to 14, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 3.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 11.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 6.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 6.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 6.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 3.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 2.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 3.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.63% |
| Total | 1,106 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaboc grew from 672 in 1990 to 1,268 in 2020, an increase of 596 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.92%, or an increase of 162 people, from the previous population of 1,106 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 672 | – | |
| 554 | -3.55% | |
| 912 | 11.28% | |
| 892 | -0.31% | |
| 1,116 | 8.50% | |
| 1,106 | -0.17% | |
| 1,268 | 2.92% |
Location
Gaboc is situated at approximately 14.0812, 123.0188, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.0 meters or 72.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaboc 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.