Gandus, Municipality of Mexico, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Mexico |
| Postal code | 2021 |
| Population (2020) | 848 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.1279, 120.6313 (15° 8' North, 120° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.6 meters (198.8 feet) |
Gandus is a barangay in the municipality of Mexico, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 848. This represented 0.49% of the total population of Mexico.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gandus in the 2015 Census was 706 broken down into 200 households or an average of 3.53 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | 75 | 6.31 | |
| 497 | 85 | 5.85 | |
| 681 | 123 | 5.54 | |
| 761 | 142 | 5.36 | |
| 809 | 178 | 4.54 | |
| 706 | 200 | 3.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gandus is 15 to 19, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 5.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 8.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 8.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 8.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 7.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 8.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 6.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.98% |
| Total | 706 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gandus grew from 473 in 1990 to 848 in 2020, an increase of 375 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.93%, or an increase of 142 people, from the previous population of 706 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 473 | – | |
| 497 | 0.93% | |
| 681 | 6.99% | |
| 761 | 1.54% | |
| 809 | 2.25% | |
| 706 | -2.56% | |
| 848 | 3.93% |
Location
Gandus is situated at approximately 15.1279, 120.6313, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.6 meters or 198.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gandus 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.