Gaid, Municipality of Dimasalang, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Dimasalang |
| Postal code | 5403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,647 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1729, 123.8832 (12° 10' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.7 meters (67.9 feet) |
Gaid is a barangay in the municipality of Dimasalang, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,647. This represented 6.61% of the total population of Dimasalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaid in the 2015 Census was 1,558 broken down into 308 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | 173 | 5.31 | |
| 1,104 | 223 | 4.95 | |
| 1,097 | 235 | 4.67 | |
| 1,403 | 293 | 4.79 | |
| 1,582 | 343 | 4.61 | |
| 1,558 | 308 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaid is 10 to 14, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 215 | 13.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 247 | 15.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 163 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 6.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 5.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 4.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 3.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 3.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,558 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaid grew from 918 in 1990 to 1,647 in 2020, an increase of 729 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.18%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 1,558 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 918 | – | |
| 1,104 | 3.52% | |
| 1,097 | -0.14% | |
| 1,403 | 3.45% | |
| 1,582 | 4.47% | |
| 1,558 | -0.29% | |
| 1,647 | 1.18% |
Location
Gaid is situated at approximately 12.1729, 123.8832, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.7 meters or 67.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaid 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.