Gamot, Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Polangui |
| Postal code | 4506 |
| Population (2020) | 1,522 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.3236, 123.5070 (13° 19' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.8 meters (425.8 feet) |
Gamot is a barangay in the municipality of Polangui, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,522. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Polangui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamot in the 2015 Census was 1,424 broken down into 306 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,007 | 185 | 5.44 | |
| 1,125 | 209 | 5.38 | |
| 1,081 | 209 | 5.17 | |
| 1,302 | 281 | 4.63 | |
| 1,395 | 268 | 5.21 | |
| 1,424 | 306 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamot is 5 to 9, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 10.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 190 | 13.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 187 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 5.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamot grew from 1,007 in 1990 to 1,522 in 2020, an increase of 515 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,424 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,007 | – | |
| 1,125 | 2.10% | |
| 1,081 | -0.85% | |
| 1,302 | 2.60% | |
| 1,395 | 2.54% | |
| 1,424 | 0.39% | |
| 1,522 | 1.41% |
Location
Gamot is situated at approximately 13.3236, 123.5070, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.8 meters or 425.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamot 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.