Gacab, Municipality of Malibcong, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Malibcong |
| Postal code | 2820 |
| Population (2020) | 506 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5428, 121.0168 (17° 33' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 842.0 meters (2,762.4 feet) |
Gacab is a barangay in the municipality of Malibcong, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 506. This represented 12.57% of the total population of Malibcong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gacab in the 2015 Census was 408 broken down into 84 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 59 | 5.80 | |
| 402 | 72 | 5.58 | |
| 387 | 77 | 5.03 | |
| 348 | 73 | 4.77 | |
| 412 | 85 | 4.85 | |
| 408 | 84 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gacab is 5 to 9, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 8.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 14.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 19 | 4.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 5.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 8.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.74% |
| Total | 408 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gacab grew from 342 in 1990 to 506 in 2020, an increase of 164 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.64%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 408 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | – | |
| 402 | 3.07% | |
| 387 | -0.81% | |
| 348 | -1.45% | |
| 433 | 8.28% | |
| 408 | -1.13% | |
| 506 | 4.64% |
Location
Gacab is situated at approximately 17.5428, 121.0168, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 842.0 meters or 2,762.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gacab 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.