Furao, Municipality of Gamu, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Gamu |
| Postal code | 3301 |
| Population (2020) | 2,538 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0329, 121.7974 (17° 2' North, 121° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.9 meters (167.0 feet) |
Furao is a barangay in the municipality of Gamu, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,538. This represented 8.28% of the total population of Gamu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Furao in the 2015 Census was 2,522 broken down into 600 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,860 | 338 | 5.50 | |
| 1,771 | 365 | 4.85 | |
| 2,157 | 359 | 6.01 | |
| 2,185 | 466 | 4.69 | |
| 2,267 | 537 | 4.22 | |
| 2,522 | 600 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Furao is 10 to 14, with 244 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 218 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 238 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 244 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 223 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 215 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 186 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 176 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 160 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 205 | 8.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 148 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 136 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 97 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.99% |
| Total | 2,522 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Furao grew from 1,860 in 1990 to 2,538 in 2020, an increase of 678 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 2,522 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,860 | – | |
| 1,771 | -0.91% | |
| 2,157 | 4.32% | |
| 2,185 | 0.18% | |
| 2,267 | 1.35% | |
| 2,522 | 2.05% | |
| 2,538 | 0.13% |
Location
Furao is situated at approximately 17.0329, 121.7974, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.9 meters or 167.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Furao 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.