Gangauan, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Amulung |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Population (2020) | 910 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8344, 121.7631 (17° 50' North, 121° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 68.5 meters (224.7 feet) |
Gangauan is a barangay in the municipality of Amulung, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 910. This represented 1.81% of the total population of Amulung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gangauan in the 2015 Census was 847 broken down into 186 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 594 | 119 | 4.99 | |
| 603 | 110 | 5.48 | |
| 657 | 132 | 4.98 | |
| 698 | 147 | 4.75 | |
| 769 | 154 | 4.99 | |
| 847 | 186 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Gangauan are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 11.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 11.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 3.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.35% |
| Total | 847 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gangauan grew from 594 in 1990 to 910 in 2020, an increase of 316 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 63 people, from the previous population of 847 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 594 | – | |
| 603 | 0.28% | |
| 657 | 1.86% | |
| 698 | 0.84% | |
| 769 | 3.59% | |
| 847 | 1.86% | |
| 910 | 1.52% |
Location
Gangauan is situated at approximately 17.8344, 121.7631, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 68.5 meters or 224.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gangauan 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.