Union, 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) | 1,204 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1186, 121.7698 (17° 7' North, 121° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.1 meters (187.3 feet) |
Union is a barangay in the municipality of Gamu, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,204. This represented 3.93% of the total population of Gamu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Union in the 2015 Census was 1,065 broken down into 285 households or an average of 3.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 | 178 | 5.26 | |
| 903 | 200 | 4.52 | |
| 1,046 | 239 | 4.38 | |
| 1,037 | 252 | 4.12 | |
| 1,069 | 263 | 4.06 | |
| 1,065 | 285 | 3.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Union is 5 to 9, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 6.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 12.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 6.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 6.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 7.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 6.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 6.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 4.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 3.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,065 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Union grew from 936 in 1990 to 1,204 in 2020, an increase of 268 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.62%, or an increase of 139 people, from the previous population of 1,065 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 936 | – | |
| 903 | -0.67% | |
| 1,046 | 3.20% | |
| 1,037 | -0.12% | |
| 1,069 | 1.11% | |
| 1,065 | -0.07% | |
| 1,204 | 2.62% |
Location
Union is situated at approximately 17.1186, 121.7698, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.1 meters or 187.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Union 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.