Gabawan, Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Odiongan |
| Postal code | 5505 |
| Population (2020) | 3,068 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.4262, 122.0001 (12° 26' North, 122° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.7 meters (58.1 feet) |
Gabawan is a barangay in the municipality of Odiongan, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,068. This represented 6.23% of the total population of Odiongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabawan in the 2015 Census was 2,587 broken down into 683 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,677 | 378 | 4.44 | |
| 1,824 | 444 | 4.11 | |
| 2,041 | 494 | 4.13 | |
| 2,179 | 531 | 4.10 | |
| 2,381 | 613 | 3.88 | |
| 2,587 | 683 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabawan is 5 to 9, with 268 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 217 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 268 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 179 | 6.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 196 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 176 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 169 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 165 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 156 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 137 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 140 | 5.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.24% |
| Total | 2,587 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabawan grew from 1,677 in 1990 to 3,068 in 2020, an increase of 1,391 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.65%, or an increase of 481 people, from the previous population of 2,587 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,677 | – | |
| 1,824 | 1.59% | |
| 2,041 | 2.44% | |
| 2,179 | 0.91% | |
| 2,381 | 3.28% | |
| 2,587 | 1.59% | |
| 3,068 | 3.65% |
Location
Gabawan is situated at approximately 12.4262, 122.0001, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.7 meters or 58.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabawan 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.