Gabi, Municipality of Baleno, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Baleno |
| Postal code | 5413 |
| Population (2020) | 645 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4281, 123.4650 (12° 26' North, 123° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 188.4 meters (618.1 feet) |
Gabi is a barangay in the municipality of Baleno, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 645. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Baleno.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabi in the 2015 Census was 632 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 780 | 120 | 6.50 | |
| 651 | 109 | 5.97 | |
| 777 | 133 | 5.84 | |
| 616 | 103 | 5.98 | |
| 768 | 168 | 4.57 | |
| 632 | 132 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabi is 10 to 14, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 12.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 14.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 17.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 11.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 5.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 7.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 1.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.16% |
| Total | 632 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabi fell from 780 in 1990 to 645 in 2020, a decrease of 135 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.43%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 632 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 780 | – | |
| 651 | -3.33% | |
| 777 | 3.87% | |
| 616 | -3.15% | |
| 768 | 8.36% | |
| 632 | -3.64% | |
| 645 | 0.43% |
Location
Gabi is situated at approximately 12.4281, 123.4650, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 188.4 meters or 618.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabi 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.