Gayamat, Municipality of Piddig, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Piddig |
| Postal code | 2912 |
| Population (2020) | 644 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1657, 120.7318 (18° 10' North, 120° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.0 meters (144.4 feet) |
Gayamat is a barangay in the municipality of Piddig, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 644. This represented 2.87% of the total population of Piddig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gayamat in the 2015 Census was 594 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486 | 97 | 5.01 | |
| 467 | 99 | 4.72 | |
| 504 | 106 | 4.75 | |
| 535 | 119 | 4.50 | |
| 572 | 134 | 4.27 | |
| 594 | 142 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gayamat is 10 to 14, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 7.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 62 | 10.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 7.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 6.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 8.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 5.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 4.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 3.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.18% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 4.02% |
| Total | 597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gayamat grew from 486 in 1990 to 644 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 597 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 486 | – | |
| 467 | -0.74% | |
| 504 | 1.65% | |
| 535 | 0.83% | |
| 572 | 2.46% | |
| 597 | 0.82% | |
| 644 | 1.61% |
Location
Gayamat is situated at approximately 18.1657, 120.7318, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.0 meters or 144.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gayamat 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.