Gatang, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 1,858 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8638, 120.4785 (15° 52' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Gatang is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,858. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gatang in the 2015 Census was 1,573 broken down into 360 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | 177 | 5.90 | |
| 1,111 | 197 | 5.64 | |
| 1,357 | 259 | 5.24 | |
| 1,364 | 276 | 4.94 | |
| 1,482 | 315 | 4.70 | |
| 1,573 | 360 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gatang is 10 to 14, with 175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 9.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 10.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 175 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 157 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 145 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 100 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,573 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gatang grew from 1,044 in 1990 to 1,858 in 2020, an increase of 814 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.57%, or an increase of 285 people, from the previous population of 1,573 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | – | |
| 1,111 | 1.17% | |
| 1,357 | 4.38% | |
| 1,364 | 0.07% | |
| 1,482 | 3.07% | |
| 1,573 | 1.14% | |
| 1,858 | 3.57% |
Location
Gatang is situated at approximately 15.8638, 120.4785, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gatang 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.