Gucab, Municipality of Echague, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Echague |
| Postal code | 3309 |
| Population (2020) | 3,098 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7003, 121.6832 (16° 42' North, 121° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.1 meters (230.0 feet) |
Gucab is a barangay in the municipality of Echague, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,098. This represented 3.50% of the total population of Echague.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gucab in the 2015 Census was 2,689 broken down into 641 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,470 | 293 | 5.02 | |
| 1,589 | 366 | 4.34 | |
| 1,909 | 400 | 4.77 | |
| 2,196 | 485 | 4.53 | |
| 2,423 | 567 | 4.27 | |
| 2,689 | 641 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gucab is 5 to 9, with 284 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 245 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 284 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 281 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 262 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 259 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 245 | 9.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 181 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 147 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 122 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 106 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.66% |
| Total | 2,710 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gucab grew from 1,470 in 1990 to 3,098 in 2020, an increase of 1,628 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.86%, or an increase of 388 people, from the previous population of 2,710 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,470 | – | |
| 1,589 | 1.47% | |
| 1,909 | 4.01% | |
| 2,196 | 1.95% | |
| 2,423 | 3.65% | |
| 2,710 | 2.15% | |
| 3,098 | 2.86% |
Location
Gucab is situated at approximately 16.7003, 121.6832, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.1 meters or 230.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gucab 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.