Gegachac, City of Passi, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| City | Passi |
| Postal code | 5037 |
| Population (2020) | 697 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1788, 122.6014 (11° 11' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 81.9 meters (268.7 feet) |
Gegachac is a barangay in the city of Passi, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 697. This represented 0.78% of the total population of Passi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gegachac in the 2015 Census was 616 broken down into 155 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 67 | 4.99 | |
| 373 | 79 | 4.72 | |
| 525 | 100 | 5.25 | |
| 518 | 94 | 5.51 | |
| 526 | 115 | 4.57 | |
| 616 | 155 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gegachac is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 10.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 10.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 12.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 6.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.95% |
| Total | 616 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gegachac grew from 334 in 1990 to 697 in 2020, an increase of 363 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.63%, or an increase of 81 people, from the previous population of 616 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | – | |
| 373 | 2.09% | |
| 525 | 7.60% | |
| 518 | -0.18% | |
| 526 | 0.56% | |
| 616 | 3.05% | |
| 697 | 2.63% |
Location
Gegachac is situated at approximately 11.1788, 122.6014, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 81.9 meters or 268.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gegachac 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.