Gosoon, Municipality of Carmen, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Municipality | Carmen |
| Postal code | 8603 |
| Population (2020) | 1,858 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.0664, 125.2196 (9° 4' North, 125° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Gosoon is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, in the province of Agusan del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,858. This represented 8.02% of the total population of Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gosoon in the 2015 Census was 1,806 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,504 | 290 | 5.19 | |
| 1,353 | 259 | 5.22 | |
| 1,572 | 317 | 4.96 | |
| 1,711 | 339 | 5.05 | |
| 1,772 | 384 | 4.61 | |
| 1,806 | 407 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gosoon is 5 to 9, with 231 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 155 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 12.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 204 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 198 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 4.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.94% |
| Total | 1,806 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Gosoon grew from 1,504 in 1990 to 1,858 in 2020, an increase of 354 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 1,806 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,504 | – | |
| 1,353 | -1.96% | |
| 1,572 | 3.27% | |
| 1,711 | 1.18% | |
| 1,772 | 1.28% | |
| 1,806 | 0.36% | |
| 1,858 | 0.60% |
Location
Gosoon is situated at approximately 9.0664, 125.2196, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gosoon 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.