Gayang, Municipality of Sabangan, Mountain Province
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Mountain Province |
| Municipality | Sabangan |
| Postal code | 2622 |
| Population (2020) | 434 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9702, 120.9433 (16° 58' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,462.8 meters (4,799.2 feet) |
Gayang is a barangay in the municipality of Sabangan, in Mountain Province. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 434. This represented 4.51% of the total population of Sabangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gayang in the 2015 Census was 439 broken down into 94 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 81 | 5.20 | |
| 403 | 73 | 5.52 | |
| 449 | 84 | 5.35 | |
| 400 | 89 | 4.49 | |
| 437 | 87 | 5.02 | |
| 439 | 94 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gayang is 10 to 14, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 8.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 13.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.28% |
| Total | 439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gayang grew from 421 in 1990 to 434 in 2020, an increase of 13 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.24%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 439 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 421 | – | |
| 403 | -0.82% | |
| 449 | 2.34% | |
| 400 | -1.58% | |
| 437 | 3.27% | |
| 439 | 0.09% | |
| 434 | -0.24% |
Location
Gayang is situated at approximately 16.9702, 120.9433, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,462.8 meters or 4,799.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gayang 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.