Gabriela Silang, Municipality of Diffun, Province of Quirino
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Quirino |
| Municipality | Diffun |
| Postal code | 3401 |
| Population (2020) | 2,108 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6029, 121.4648 (16° 36' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 185.3 meters (607.9 feet) |
Gabriela Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, in the province of Quirino. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,108. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Diffun.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabriela Silang in the 2015 Census was 2,150 broken down into 475 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,487 | 280 | 5.31 | |
| 1,730 | 303 | 5.71 | |
| 1,746 | 348 | 5.02 | |
| 1,807 | 396 | 4.56 | |
| 1,972 | 422 | 4.67 | |
| 2,150 | 475 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabriela Silang is 15 to 19, with 250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 166 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 243 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 218 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 250 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 229 | 10.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 199 | 9.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 185 | 8.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 5.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.60% |
| Total | 2,150 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabriela Silang grew from 1,487 in 1990 to 2,108 in 2020, an increase of 621 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.41%, or a decrease of 42 people, from the previous population of 2,150 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,487 | – | |
| 1,730 | 2.88% | |
| 1,746 | 0.20% | |
| 1,807 | 0.47% | |
| 1,972 | 3.23% | |
| 2,150 | 1.66% | |
| 2,108 | -0.41% |
Location
Gabriela Silang is situated at approximately 16.6029, 121.4648, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 185.3 meters or 607.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabriela Silang 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.