Ganao, Municipality of Dupax Del Sur, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Dupax Del Sur |
| Postal code | 3707 |
| Population (2020) | 1,226 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.1671, 121.1810 (16° 10' North, 121° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 875.0 meters (2,870.7 feet) |
Ganao, formerly Lingad, is a barangay in the municipality of Dupax Del Sur, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,226. This represented 5.78% of the total population of Dupax Del Sur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ganao in the 2015 Census was 1,045 broken down into 252 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 725 | 130 | 5.58 | |
| 826 | 153 | 5.40 | |
| 921 | 157 | 5.87 | |
| 1,007 | 212 | 4.75 | |
| 942 | 202 | 4.66 | |
| 1,045 | 252 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ganao is 15 to 19, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 10.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 7.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.38% |
| Total | 1,045 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ganao grew from 725 in 1990 to 1,226 in 2020, an increase of 501 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.42%, or an increase of 181 people, from the previous population of 1,045 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 725 | – | |
| 826 | 2.47% | |
| 921 | 2.36% | |
| 1,007 | 1.24% | |
| 942 | -2.40% | |
| 1,045 | 2.00% | |
| 1,226 | 3.42% |
Location
Ganao is situated at approximately 16.1671, 121.1810, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 875.0 meters or 2,870.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ganao 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.