Gibraltar, Municipality of Batuan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Batuan |
| Postal code | 5415 |
| Population (2020) | 1,663 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.3556, 123.7905 (12° 21' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.7 meters (110.6 feet) |
Gibraltar is a barangay in the municipality of Batuan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,663. This represented 11.38% of the total population of Batuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gibraltar in the 2015 Census was 1,742 broken down into 381 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 848 | 152 | 5.58 | |
| 1,122 | 207 | 5.42 | |
| 1,304 | 270 | 4.83 | |
| 1,446 | 262 | 5.52 | |
| 1,612 | 329 | 4.90 | |
| 1,742 | 381 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gibraltar is 10 to 14, with 235 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 191 | 10.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 228 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 235 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 219 | 12.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 200 | 11.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 4.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 4.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 3.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 3.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,742 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gibraltar grew from 848 in 1990 to 1,663 in 2020, an increase of 815 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.97%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 1,742 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 848 | – | |
| 1,122 | 5.39% | |
| 1,304 | 3.28% | |
| 1,446 | 1.44% | |
| 1,612 | 4.04% | |
| 1,742 | 1.49% | |
| 1,663 | -0.97% |
Location
Gibraltar is situated at approximately 12.3556, 123.7905, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.7 meters or 110.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gibraltar 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.