Gata, Municipality of Caramoan, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Caramoan |
| Postal code | 4429 |
| Population (2020) | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 13.9152, 123.8229 (13° 55' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.3 meters (40.4 feet) |
Gata is a barangay in the municipality of Caramoan, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,115. This represented 4.09% of the total population of Caramoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gata in the 2015 Census was 1,741 broken down into 347 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,860 | 345 | 5.39 | |
| 1,493 | 304 | 4.91 | |
| 1,474 | 265 | 5.56 | |
| 1,392 | 308 | 4.52 | |
| 1,777 | 355 | 5.01 | |
| 1,741 | 347 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gata is 5 to 9, with 266 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 189 | 10.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 266 | 15.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 219 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 178 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 120 | 6.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 3.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.46% |
| Total | 1,742 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gata grew from 1,860 in 1990 to 2,115 in 2020, an increase of 255 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.17%, or an increase of 373 people, from the previous population of 1,742 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,860 | – | |
| 1,493 | -4.03% | |
| 1,474 | -0.27% | |
| 1,392 | -0.79% | |
| 1,777 | 9.30% | |
| 1,742 | -0.38% | |
| 2,115 | 4.17% |
Location
Gata is situated at approximately 13.9152, 123.8229, in the island of Lahuy. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.3 meters or 40.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gata 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.