Gobon, Municipality of Corcuera, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Corcuera |
| Postal code | 5514 |
| Population (2020) | 683 |
| Coordinates | 12.8071, 122.0563 (12° 48' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.9 meters (209.6 feet) |
Gobon is a barangay in the municipality of Corcuera, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 683. This represented 6.75% of the total population of Corcuera.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gobon in the 2015 Census was 673 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 823 | 168 | 4.90 | |
| 792 | 176 | 4.50 | |
| 895 | 183 | 4.89 | |
| 810 | 157 | 5.16 | |
| 699 | 165 | 4.24 | |
| 673 | 162 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gobon is 15 to 19, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 5.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 9.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 13.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 5.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 7.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 4.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.38% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.34% |
| Total | 673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gobon fell from 823 in 1990 to 683 in 2020, a decrease of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 673 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 823 | – | |
| 792 | -0.72% | |
| 895 | 2.66% | |
| 810 | -1.37% | |
| 699 | -5.22% | |
| 673 | -0.72% | |
| 683 | 0.31% |
Location
Gobon is situated at approximately 12.8071, 122.0563, in the island of Simara. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.9 meters or 209.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gobon 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.