Gahol, Municipality of Taal, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Taal |
| Postal code | 4208 |
| Population (2020) | 1,301 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9005, 120.9557 (13° 54' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 105.9 meters (347.4 feet) |
Gahol is a barangay in the municipality of Taal, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,301. This represented 2.12% of the total population of Taal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gahol in the 2015 Census was 1,202 broken down into 236 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 547 | 99 | 5.53 | |
| 688 | 125 | 5.50 | |
| 751 | 140 | 5.36 | |
| 972 | 168 | 5.79 | |
| 1,060 | 197 | 5.38 | |
| 1,202 | 236 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gahol is 10 to 14, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 7.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 11.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 10.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 8.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,202 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gahol grew from 547 in 1990 to 1,301 in 2020, an increase of 754 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.68%, or an increase of 99 people, from the previous population of 1,202 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 547 | – | |
| 688 | 4.39% | |
| 751 | 1.90% | |
| 972 | 3.62% | |
| 1,060 | 3.21% | |
| 1,202 | 2.42% | |
| 1,301 | 1.68% |
Location
Gahol is situated at approximately 13.9005, 120.9557, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 105.9 meters or 347.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gahol 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.