Gualsic, Municipality of Alcala, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Alcala |
| Postal code | 2425 |
| Population (2020) | 1,945 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8580, 120.4997 (15° 51' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.4 meters (80.1 feet) |
Gualsic is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,945. This represented 3.98% of the total population of Alcala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gualsic in the 2015 Census was 1,535 broken down into 364 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,094 | 192 | 5.70 | |
| 1,025 | 207 | 4.95 | |
| 1,160 | 229 | 5.07 | |
| 1,269 | 277 | 4.58 | |
| 1,372 | 298 | 4.60 | |
| 1,535 | 364 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gualsic is 5 to 9, with 174 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 8.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 134 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 7.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 98 | 6.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.46% |
| Total | 1,535 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gualsic grew from 1,094 in 1990 to 1,945 in 2020, an increase of 851 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.11%, or an increase of 410 people, from the previous population of 1,535 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,094 | – | |
| 1,025 | -1.21% | |
| 1,160 | 2.69% | |
| 1,269 | 1.25% | |
| 1,372 | 2.88% | |
| 1,535 | 2.16% | |
| 1,945 | 5.11% |
Location
Gualsic is situated at approximately 15.8580, 120.4997, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.4 meters or 80.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gualsic shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Amamperez, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Barangobong, Villasis, Pangasinan
- Pindangan West, Alcala, Pangasinan
- Macayo, Alcala, Pangasinan
- Olea, Malasiqui, Pangasinan
- Kasikis, Alcala, Pangasinan
- Pindangan Centro, Alcala, Pangasinan
- San Pedro IlI, Alcala, Pangasinan
- Curareng, Alcala, Pangasinan
- San Nicolas, Alcala, Pangasinan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.