Gamao, Municipality of Naujan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Naujan |
| Postal code | 5204 |
| Population (2020) | 964 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.3102, 121.2457 (13° 19' North, 121° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.0 meters (39.4 feet) |
Gamao is a barangay in the municipality of Naujan, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 964. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Naujan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamao in the 2015 Census was 991 broken down into 209 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | 122 | 4.93 | |
| 659 | 145 | 4.54 | |
| 640 | 130 | 4.92 | |
| 772 | 175 | 4.41 | |
| 854 | 199 | 4.29 | |
| 991 | 209 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamao is 10 to 14, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 6.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 11.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.11% |
| Total | 991 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamao grew from 601 in 1990 to 964 in 2020, an increase of 363 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 27 people, from the previous population of 991 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | – | |
| 659 | 1.74% | |
| 640 | -0.63% | |
| 772 | 2.62% | |
| 854 | 3.74% | |
| 991 | 2.87% | |
| 964 | -0.58% |
Location
Gamao is situated at approximately 13.3102, 121.2457, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.0 meters or 39.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamao 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.