Gamay, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6422 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 115.10 km2 (44.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,367 |
| Density (2020) | 203 / km2 (526 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 23' North, 125° 18' East (12.3867, 125.3015) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (18.9 feet) |
Gamay is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 115.10 square kilometers or 44.44 square miles which constitutes 3.12% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,367. This represented 3.66% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.51% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 203 inhabitants per square kilometer or 526 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gamay has 26 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anito | 8.91% | 2,081 | 2,112 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| Bangon | 5.12% | 1,196 | 1,361 | -12.12% | -2.68% |
| Bato | 4.71% | 1,101 | 1,119 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Baybay District | 9.16% | 2,141 | 2,142 | -0.05% | -0.01% |
| Bonifacio | 2.03% | 475 | 483 | -1.66% | -0.35% |
| Burabod | 7.17% | 1,675 | 1,591 | 5.28% | 1.09% |
| Cabarasan | 2.05% | 478 | 456 | 4.82% | 1.00% |
| Cadac-an | 3.77% | 880 | 843 | 4.39% | 0.91% |
| Cade-an | 2.31% | 539 | 544 | -0.92% | -0.19% |
| Cagamutan del Norte | 6.65% | 1,555 | 1,552 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Cagamutan del Sur | 5.34% | 1,248 | 1,235 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Dao | 4.35% | 1,016 | 1,100 | -7.64% | -1.66% |
| G. M. Osias | 3.03% | 708 | 682 | 3.81% | 0.79% |
| Gamay Central | 3.66% | 856 | 727 | 17.74% | 3.50% |
| Gamay Occidental I | 1.57% | 368 | 629 | -41.49% | -10.67% |
| Gamay Oriental I | 5.96% | 1,392 | 1,389 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Guibuangan | 2.29% | 534 | 554 | -3.61% | -0.77% |
| Henogawe | 2.07% | 484 | 445 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Libertad | 5.35% | 1,251 | 960 | 30.31% | 5.73% |
| Lonoy | 0.62% | 144 | 149 | -3.36% | -0.72% |
| Luneta | 1.26% | 295 | 314 | -6.05% | -1.31% |
| Malidong | 2.26% | 527 | 495 | 6.46% | 1.33% |
| Occidental II | 3.56% | 832 | 859 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Oriental II | 3.07% | 717 | 823 | -12.88% | -2.86% |
| Rizal | 2.05% | 480 | 576 | -16.67% | -3.76% |
| San Antonio | 1.69% | 394 | 371 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| Gamay Total | 23,367 | 23,511 | -0.61% | -0.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gamay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,058,969.95.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,349,135.40 | – |
| 2010 | 42,861,967.73 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 47,039,790.92 | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 45,073,405.79 | -4.18% |
| 2013 | 49,926,853.93 | 10.77% |
| 2014 | 56,843,073.23 | 13.85% |
| 2015 | 64,795,668.35 | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 71,058,969.95 | 9.67% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamay in the 2015 Census was 23,450 broken down into 5,263 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,750 | 3,119 | 5.05 | |
| 19,444 | 3,793 | 5.13 | |
| 21,267 | 4,434 | 4.80 | |
| 21,537 | 4,389 | 4.91 | |
| 22,422 | 4,716 | 4.75 | |
| 23,450 | 5,263 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamay is 10 to 14, with 2,907 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 220 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 432 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,092 | 8.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,715 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,907 | 12.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,686 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,132 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,690 | 7.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,401 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,385 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,190 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,132 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 925 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 832 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 616 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 494 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 421 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 241 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 220 | 0.94% |
| Total | 23,511 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamay grew from 14,962 in 1948 to 23,367 in 2020, an increase of 8,405 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 144 people, from the previous population of 23,511 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,962 | – | |
| 12,156 | -1.81% | |
| 12,297 | 0.11% | |
| 15,370 | 4.58% | |
| 17,247 | 2.33% | |
| 15,764 | -0.90% | |
| 19,457 | 4.02% | |
| 21,314 | 1.97% | |
| 21,537 | 0.14% | |
| 22,425 | 1.48% | |
| 23,511 | 0.90% | |
| 23,367 | -0.13% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gamay for the year 2019 was 16,835, broken down into 8,571 males and 8,264 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gamay is situated at approximately 12° 23' North, 125° 18' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 18.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Gamay are Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Lapinig, Northern Samar, Mapanas, Northern Samar, Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Arteche, Eastern Samar, Maslog, Eastern Samar, and Palapag, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 527.37 kilometers (327.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lapinig, Northern Samar, 7.58 kilometers (4.71 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Mapanas, Northern Samar, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Jipapad, Eastern Samar, 13.04 kilometers (8.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Arteche, Eastern Samar, 15.11 kilometers (9.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 25.86 kilometers (16.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Palapag, Northern Samar, 26.69 kilometers (16.58 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 81.32 kilometers (50.53 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 84.37 kilometers (52.43 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 86.90 kilometers (54.00 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Tacloban, 130.33 kilometers (80.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 154.70 kilometers (96.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 170.40 kilometers (105.88 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
Distance from Manila: 527.37 kilometers (327.69 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.