Gaang, Municipality of Currimao, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Currimao |
| Postal code | 2903 |
| Population (2020) | 1,287 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9949, 120.4986 (17° 60' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Gaang is a barangay in the municipality of Currimao, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,287. This represented 10.54% of the total population of Currimao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaang in the 2015 Census was 1,238 broken down into 275 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 941 | 190 | 4.95 | |
| 969 | 199 | 4.87 | |
| 1,057 | 222 | 4.76 | |
| 1,079 | 224 | 4.82 | |
| 1,211 | 255 | 4.75 | |
| 1,238 | 275 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaang is 20 to 24, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 8.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 7.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 8.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 7.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 7.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.37% |
| Total | 1,238 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaang grew from 941 in 1990 to 1,287 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.82%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,238 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 941 | – | |
| 969 | 0.55% | |
| 1,057 | 1.88% | |
| 1,079 | 0.28% | |
| 1,211 | 4.29% | |
| 1,238 | 0.42% | |
| 1,287 | 0.82% |
Location
Gaang is situated at approximately 17.9949, 120.4986, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 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.