Gappal, City of Cauayan, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| City | Cauayan |
| Postal code | 3305 |
| Population (2020) | 2,750 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8355, 121.8245 (16° 50' North, 121° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.7 meters (182.7 feet) |
Gappal is a barangay in the city of Cauayan, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,750. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Cauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gappal in the 2015 Census was 2,616 broken down into 603 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,900 | 362 | 5.25 | |
| 1,914 | 391 | 4.90 | |
| 2,296 | 443 | 5.18 | |
| 2,419 | 538 | 4.50 | |
| 2,519 | 578 | 4.36 | |
| 2,616 | 603 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gappal is 20 to 24, with 257 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 216 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 255 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 238 | 9.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 238 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 257 | 9.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 226 | 8.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 219 | 8.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 177 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 136 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 74 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.99% |
| Total | 2,616 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gappal grew from 1,900 in 1990 to 2,750 in 2020, an increase of 850 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 134 people, from the previous population of 2,616 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,900 | – | |
| 1,914 | 0.14% | |
| 2,296 | 3.98% | |
| 2,419 | 0.72% | |
| 2,519 | 1.49% | |
| 2,616 | 0.72% | |
| 2,750 | 1.06% |
Location
Gappal is situated at approximately 16.8355, 121.8245, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.7 meters or 182.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gappal 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.