Gana, Municipality of Caba, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Caba |
| Postal code | 2502 |
| Population (2020) | 2,248 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4227, 120.3504 (16° 25' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.6 meters (67.6 feet) |
Gana is a barangay in the municipality of Caba, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,248. This represented 9.72% of the total population of Caba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gana in the 2015 Census was 2,405 broken down into 553 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,795 | 333 | 5.39 | |
| 1,990 | 377 | 5.28 | |
| 2,139 | 420 | 5.09 | |
| 2,367 | 501 | 4.72 | |
| 2,327 | 525 | 4.43 | |
| 2,405 | 553 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gana is 5 to 9, with 228 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 181 | 7.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 228 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 8.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 218 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 188 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 187 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 197 | 8.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 142 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 127 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 112 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 132 | 5.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 102 | 4.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 3.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.50% |
| Total | 2,405 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gana grew from 1,795 in 1990 to 2,248 in 2020, an increase of 453 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.41%, or a decrease of 157 people, from the previous population of 2,405 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,795 | – | |
| 1,990 | 1.95% | |
| 2,139 | 1.56% | |
| 2,367 | 1.41% | |
| 2,327 | -0.62% | |
| 2,405 | 0.63% | |
| 2,248 | -1.41% |
Location
Gana is situated at approximately 16.4227, 120.3504, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.6 meters or 67.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gana 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.