Gapo, Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Daraga |
| Postal code | 4501 |
| Population (2020) | 2,231 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.1371, 123.6841 (13° 8' North, 123° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 112.1 meters (367.8 feet) |
Gapo is a barangay in the municipality of Daraga, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,231. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Daraga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gapo in the 2015 Census was 2,062 broken down into 473 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,579 | 315 | 5.01 | |
| 1,630 | 344 | 4.74 | |
| 1,647 | 360 | 4.58 | |
| 1,853 | 417 | 4.44 | |
| 1,982 | 441 | 4.49 | |
| 2,062 | 473 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gapo is 5 to 9, with 233 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 162 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 233 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 213 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 199 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 170 | 8.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 146 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 134 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 128 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.02% |
| Total | 2,062 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gapo grew from 1,579 in 1990 to 2,231 in 2020, an increase of 652 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.67%, or an increase of 169 people, from the previous population of 2,062 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,579 | – | |
| 1,630 | 0.60% | |
| 1,647 | 0.22% | |
| 1,853 | 1.64% | |
| 1,982 | 2.48% | |
| 2,062 | 0.76% | |
| 2,231 | 1.67% |
Location
Gapo is situated at approximately 13.1371, 123.6841, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 112.1 meters or 367.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gapo 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.