Gulod, Municipality of Laurel, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Laurel |
| Postal code | 4221 |
| Population (2020) | 3,090 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0368, 120.9428 (14° 2' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.2 meters (282.8 feet) |
Gulod is a barangay in the municipality of Laurel, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,090. This represented 7.15% of the total population of Laurel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gulod in the 2015 Census was 2,746 broken down into 567 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | 183 | 5.70 | |
| 1,045 | 185 | 5.65 | |
| 1,630 | 283 | 5.76 | |
| 2,456 | 466 | 5.27 | |
| 2,501 | 504 | 4.96 | |
| 2,746 | 567 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gulod is 10 to 14, with 355 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 225 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 12.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 355 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 317 | 11.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 233 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 246 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 211 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 167 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 138 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 124 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.66% |
| Total | 2,746 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gulod grew from 1,044 in 1990 to 3,090 in 2020, an increase of 2,046 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.52%, or an increase of 344 people, from the previous population of 2,746 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,044 | – | |
| 1,045 | 0.02% | |
| 1,630 | 10.00% | |
| 2,456 | 5.82% | |
| 2,501 | 0.66% | |
| 2,746 | 1.80% | |
| 3,090 | 2.52% |
Location
Gulod is situated at approximately 14.0368, 120.9428, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.2 meters or 282.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gulod 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.