Gapang, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 2812 |
| Population (2020) | 642 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.3875, 120.5615 (17° 23' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 365.0 meters (1,197.5 feet) |
Gapang is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 642. This represented 6.33% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gapang in the 2015 Census was 755 broken down into 169 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 114 | 5.25 | |
| 610 | 116 | 5.26 | |
| 659 | 139 | 4.74 | |
| 689 | 143 | 4.82 | |
| 630 | 146 | 4.32 | |
| 755 | 169 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gapang is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 7.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 8.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 62 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 6.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 3.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.12% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 2.12% |
| Total | 755 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gapang grew from 598 in 1990 to 642 in 2020, an increase of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.36%, or a decrease of 113 people, from the previous population of 755 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 598 | – | |
| 610 | 0.37% | |
| 659 | 1.67% | |
| 689 | 0.62% | |
| 630 | -3.21% | |
| 755 | 3.51% | |
| 642 | -3.36% |
Location
Gapang is situated at approximately 17.3875, 120.5615, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 365.0 meters or 1,197.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gapang 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.