Gonzaga, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 3513 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea], Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 567.43 km2 (219.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,680 |
| Density (2020) | 73 / km2 (190 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 16' North, 121° 60' East (18.2594, 121.9937) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.2 meters (76.1 feet) |
Gonzaga is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 567.43 square kilometers or 219.09 square miles which constitutes 6.04% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,680. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 1.13% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 73 inhabitants per square kilometer or 190 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gonzaga has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amunitan | 4.45% | 1,856 | 1,645 | 12.83% | 2.57% |
| Batangan | 5.29% | 2,206 | 1,894 | 16.47% | 3.26% |
| Baua | 5.48% | 2,286 | 2,155 | 6.08% | 1.25% |
| Cabanbanan Norte | 1.68% | 702 | 668 | 5.09% | 1.05% |
| Cabanbanan Sur | 1.51% | 628 | 549 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| Cabiraoan | 9.05% | 3,772 | 3,519 | 7.19% | 1.47% |
| Calayan | 4.79% | 1,998 | 1,802 | 10.88% | 2.20% |
| Callao | 0.99% | 412 | 327 | 25.99% | 4.98% |
| Caroan | 3.02% | 1,258 | 1,116 | 12.72% | 2.55% |
| Casitan | 2.35% | 980 | 870 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Flourishing | 4.63% | 1,929 | 1,874 | 2.93% | 0.61% |
| Ipil | 4.84% | 2,019 | 1,955 | 3.27% | 0.68% |
| Isca | 3.67% | 1,529 | 1,327 | 15.22% | 3.03% |
| Magrafil | 2.93% | 1,222 | 1,056 | 15.72% | 3.12% |
| Minanga | 3.93% | 1,636 | 1,614 | 1.36% | 0.29% |
| Paradise | 3.67% | 1,529 | 1,641 | -6.83% | -1.48% |
| Pateng | 2.65% | 1,103 | 1,094 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Progressive | 5.77% | 2,406 | 2,259 | 6.51% | 1.34% |
| Rebecca | 2.51% | 1,046 | 985 | 6.19% | 1.27% |
| San Jose | 3.71% | 1,547 | 1,481 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| Santa Clara | 6.70% | 2,792 | 2,413 | 15.71% | 3.12% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.46% | 1,024 | 1,013 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Santa Maria | 3.59% | 1,495 | 1,418 | 5.43% | 1.12% |
| Smart | 3.05% | 1,270 | 1,352 | -6.07% | -1.31% |
| Tapel | 7.28% | 3,035 | 2,865 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Gonzaga Total | 41,680 | 38,892 | 7.17% | 1.47% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gonzaga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱160,724,948.02.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 87,850,875.56 | – |
| 2010 | 96,264,921.58 | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 126,241,735.33 | 31.14% |
| 2012 | 165,074,412.66 | 30.76% |
| 2013 | 156,620,831.99 | -5.12% |
| 2014 | 142,527,310.39 | -9.00% |
| 2015 | 144,320,991.08 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 160,724,948.02 | 11.37% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gonzaga in the 2015 Census was 38,883 broken down into 8,603 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,498 | 4,946 | 5.36 | |
| 27,961 | 5,718 | 4.89 | |
| 32,067 | 6,039 | 5.31 | |
| 35,397 | 7,522 | 4.71 | |
| 36,279 | 8,075 | 4.49 | |
| 38,883 | 8,603 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gonzaga is 5 to 9, with 4,211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 415 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 761 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,473 | 8.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,211 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,920 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,797 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,223 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,940 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,806 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,585 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,392 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,075 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,904 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,510 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,159 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 788 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 478 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 415 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 455 | 1.17% |
| Total | 38,892 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gonzaga grew from 3,339 in 1918 to 41,680 in 2020, an increase of 38,341 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 2,788 people, from the previous population of 38,892 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,339 | – | |
| 8,682 | 4.89% | |
| 10,811 | 2.28% | |
| 12,519 | 1.30% | |
| 17,686 | 3.44% | |
| 19,316 | 1.78% | |
| 22,467 | 3.07% | |
| 26,536 | 1.68% | |
| 27,997 | 1.01% | |
| 32,079 | 2.96% | |
| 35,424 | 1.38% | |
| 36,303 | 0.90% | |
| 38,892 | 1.32% | |
| 41,680 | 1.47% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gonzaga for the year 2019 was 25,367, broken down into 12,673 males and 12,694 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gonzaga is situated at approximately 18° 16' North, 121° 60' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.2 meters or 76.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Gonzaga are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and Batac, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Buguey, Cagayan, Santa Ana, Cagayan, Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Lal-lo, Cagayan, and Aparri, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 420.19 kilometers (261.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Teresita, Cagayan, 9.02 kilometers (5.61 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Buguey, Cagayan, 17.59 kilometers (10.93 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Santa Ana, Cagayan, 26.99 kilometers (16.77 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Camalaniugan, Cagayan, 33.81 kilometers (21.01 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Lal-lo, Cagayan, 35.80 kilometers (22.24 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Aparri, Cagayan, 39.22 kilometers (24.37 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 76.75 kilometers (47.69 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 103.45 kilometers (64.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 123.93 kilometers (77.00 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 148.62 kilometers (92.35 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 148.26 kilometers (92.12 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 152.94 kilometers (95.03 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Distance from Manila: 420.19 kilometers (261.09 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.