Gura, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 1,205 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9141, 123.6305 (12° 55' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Gura is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,205. This represented 2.40% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gura in the 2015 Census was 1,156 broken down into 251 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840 | 156 | 5.38 | |
| 815 | 160 | 5.09 | |
| 901 | 173 | 5.21 | |
| 964 | 200 | 4.82 | |
| 1,014 | 210 | 4.83 | |
| 1,156 | 251 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gura is 10 to 14, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 14.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 3.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.78% |
| Total | 1,156 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gura grew from 840 in 1990 to 1,205 in 2020, an increase of 365 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.88%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,156 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 840 | – | |
| 815 | -0.56% | |
| 901 | 2.17% | |
| 964 | 0.94% | |
| 1,014 | 1.86% | |
| 1,156 | 2.53% | |
| 1,205 | 0.88% |
Location
Gura is situated at approximately 12.9141, 123.6305, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gura 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.