Gumamela, Municipality of Balayan, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Balayan |
| Postal code | 4213 |
| Population (2020) | 3,051 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9458, 120.7434 (13° 57' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.9 meters (85.0 feet) |
Gumamela is a barangay in the municipality of Balayan, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,051. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Balayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gumamela in the 2015 Census was 2,780 broken down into 695 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,677 | 304 | 5.52 | |
| 1,839 | 355 | 5.18 | |
| 2,186 | 436 | 5.01 | |
| 2,486 | 541 | 4.60 | |
| 2,564 | 562 | 4.56 | |
| 2,780 | 695 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gumamela is 5 to 9, with 292 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 231 | 8.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 292 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 287 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 237 | 8.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 253 | 9.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 201 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 211 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 209 | 7.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 173 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 169 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 84 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 1.22% |
| Total | 2,781 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gumamela grew from 1,677 in 1990 to 3,051 in 2020, an increase of 1,374 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.97%, or an increase of 270 people, from the previous population of 2,781 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,677 | – | |
| 1,839 | 1.74% | |
| 2,186 | 3.78% | |
| 2,486 | 1.79% | |
| 2,595 | 1.57% | |
| 2,781 | 1.33% | |
| 3,051 | 1.97% |
Location
Gumamela is situated at approximately 13.9458, 120.7434, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.9 meters or 85.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gumamela 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.