Gaba, Municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Rapu-Rapu |
| Postal code | 4517 |
| Population (2020) | 783 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Batan |
| Coordinates | 13.2718, 123.9816 (13° 16' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Gaba is a barangay in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 783. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Rapu-Rapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaba in the 2015 Census was 836 broken down into 158 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,021 | 168 | 6.08 | |
| 980 | 179 | 5.47 | |
| 989 | 185 | 5.35 | |
| 851 | 180 | 4.73 | |
| 973 | 194 | 5.02 | |
| 836 | 158 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaba is 5 to 9, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 12.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 11.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 7.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 7.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.84% |
| Total | 836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaba fell from 1,021 in 1990 to 783 in 2020, a decrease of 238 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.37%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,021 | – | |
| 980 | -0.76% | |
| 989 | 0.20% | |
| 851 | -2.05% | |
| 973 | 5.00% | |
| 836 | -2.85% | |
| 783 | -1.37% |
Location
Gaba is situated at approximately 13.2718, 123.9816, in the island of Batan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaba 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.