Gabao, Municipality of Santiago, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santiago |
| Postal code | 2707 |
| Population (2020) | 896 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.2595, 120.4184 (17° 16' North, 120° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Gabao is a barangay in the municipality of Santiago, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 896. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Santiago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabao in the 2015 Census was 813 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 692 | 113 | 6.12 | |
| 723 | 128 | 5.65 | |
| 724 | 133 | 5.44 | |
| 690 | 163 | 4.23 | |
| 750 | 180 | 4.17 | |
| 813 | 193 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabao is 1 to 4, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 8.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 7.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 6.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 8.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 5.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.35% |
| Total | 813 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabao grew from 692 in 1990 to 896 in 2020, an increase of 204 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 813 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 692 | – | |
| 723 | 0.82% | |
| 724 | 0.03% | |
| 690 | -0.66% | |
| 750 | 3.08% | |
| 813 | 1.55% | |
| 896 | 2.07% |
Location
Gabao is situated at approximately 17.2595, 120.4184, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabao 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.