Galicia I, Municipality of Mendez, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Mendez |
| Postal code | 4121 |
| Population (2020) | 1,918 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1283, 120.9055 (14° 8' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 529.9 meters (1,738.5 feet) |
Galicia I is a barangay in the municipality of Mendez, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,918. This represented 5.50% of the total population of Mendez.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Galicia I in the 2015 Census was 1,812 broken down into 391 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 1,318 | 255 | 5.17 | |
| 1,300 | 263 | 4.94 | |
| 1,252 | 256 | 4.89 | |
| 1,484 | 311 | 4.77 | |
| 1,812 | 391 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Galicia I is 15 to 19, with 179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 152 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 176 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 179 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 7.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 139 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 117 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 4.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.93% |
| Total | 1,812 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Galicia I grew from 1,348 in 1995 to 1,918 in 2020, an increase of 570 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 1,812 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,348 | – | |
| 1,300 | -0.77% | |
| 1,252 | -0.52% | |
| 1,484 | 6.38% | |
| 1,812 | 3.87% | |
| 1,918 | 1.20% |
Location
Galicia I is situated at approximately 14.1283, 120.9055, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 529.9 meters or 1,738.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Galicia I 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.