Gogon Centro, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 2,177 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5787, 124.2256 (13° 35' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Gogon Centro is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,177. This represented 2.85% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gogon Centro in the 2015 Census was 2,208 broken down into 491 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,669 | 307 | 5.44 | |
| 1,743 | 341 | 5.11 | |
| 1,791 | 388 | 4.62 | |
| 2,071 | 425 | 4.87 | |
| 1,896 | 399 | 4.75 | |
| 2,208 | 491 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gogon Centro is 10 to 14, with 255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 180 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 223 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 255 | 11.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 222 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 188 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 179 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 164 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 108 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.82% |
| Total | 2,208 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gogon Centro grew from 1,669 in 1990 to 2,177 in 2020, an increase of 508 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.30%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 2,208 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,669 | – | |
| 1,743 | 0.82% | |
| 1,791 | 0.58% | |
| 2,071 | 2.02% | |
| 1,900 | -3.09% | |
| 2,208 | 2.90% | |
| 2,177 | -0.30% |
Location
Gogon Centro is situated at approximately 13.5787, 124.2256, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gogon Centro 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.