Gama, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Population (2020) | 2,102 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8036, 119.9121 (15° 48' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Gama is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,102. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gama in the 2015 Census was 2,025 broken down into 489 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,455 | 283 | 5.14 | |
| 1,615 | 327 | 4.94 | |
| 1,763 | 354 | 4.98 | |
| 1,874 | 421 | 4.45 | |
| 2,021 | 451 | 4.48 | |
| 2,025 | 489 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gama is 10 to 14, with 270 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 128 | 6.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 270 | 13.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 8.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 6.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 6.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 127 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 136 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 144 | 7.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 4.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.09% |
| Total | 2,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gama grew from 1,455 in 1990 to 2,102 in 2020, an increase of 647 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 77 people, from the previous population of 2,025 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,455 | – | |
| 1,615 | 1.97% | |
| 1,763 | 1.90% | |
| 1,874 | 0.85% | |
| 2,021 | 2.79% | |
| 2,025 | 0.04% | |
| 2,102 | 0.79% |
Location
Gama is situated at approximately 15.8036, 119.9121, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gama 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.