Gubat, Municipality of Tigaon, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Tigaon |
| Postal code | 4420 |
| Population (2020) | 3,589 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6310, 123.4775 (13° 38' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 125.2 meters (410.8 feet) |
Gubat is a barangay in the municipality of Tigaon, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,589. This represented 5.93% of the total population of Tigaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gubat in the 2015 Census was 3,446 broken down into 658 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,977 | 357 | 5.54 | |
| 2,635 | 470 | 5.61 | |
| 2,778 | 538 | 5.16 | |
| 3,144 | 682 | 4.61 | |
| 3,303 | 706 | 4.68 | |
| 3,446 | 658 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gubat is 5 to 9, with 465 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 102 | 2.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 404 | 11.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 465 | 13.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 400 | 11.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 382 | 11.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 282 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 261 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 218 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 178 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 176 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 164 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 112 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 91 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 94 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.49% |
| Total | 3,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gubat grew from 1,977 in 1990 to 3,589 in 2020, an increase of 1,612 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 3,446 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,977 | – | |
| 2,635 | 5.53% | |
| 2,778 | 1.14% | |
| 3,144 | 1.72% | |
| 3,303 | 1.81% | |
| 3,446 | 0.81% | |
| 3,589 | 0.86% |
Location
Gubat is situated at approximately 13.6310, 123.4775, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 125.2 meters or 410.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gubat 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.