Gaang, Municipality of Tanudan, Province of Kalinga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| Municipality | Tanudan |
| Postal code | 3805 |
| Population (2020) | 457 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.2521, 121.2219 (17° 15' North, 121° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 684.0 meters (2,244.1 feet) |
Gaang is a barangay in the municipality of Tanudan, in the province of Kalinga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 457. This represented 5.23% of the total population of Tanudan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaang in the 2015 Census was 541 broken down into 90 households or an average of 6.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 99 | 5.77 | |
| 636 | 110 | 5.78 | |
| 737 | 97 | 7.60 | |
| 433 | 87 | 4.98 | |
| 559 | 89 | 6.28 | |
| 541 | 90 | 6.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaang is 10 to 14, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 13.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 10.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 10.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.92% |
| Total | 541 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaang fell from 571 in 1990 to 457 in 2020, a decrease of 114 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.49%, or a decrease of 84 people, from the previous population of 541 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 571 | – | |
| 636 | 2.04% | |
| 737 | 3.21% | |
| 433 | -7.07% | |
| 559 | 9.74% | |
| 541 | -0.62% | |
| 457 | -3.49% |
Location
Gaang is situated at approximately 17.2521, 121.2219, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 684.0 meters or 2,244.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaang 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.