Tigkiw, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,042 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8344, 124.0752 (12° 50' North, 124° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.0 meters (449.5 feet) |
Tigkiw is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,042. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigkiw in the 2015 Census was 1,019 broken down into 218 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 986 | 184 | 5.36 | |
| 1,028 | 207 | 4.97 | |
| 952 | 190 | 5.01 | |
| 903 | 201 | 4.49 | |
| 1,113 | 228 | 4.88 | |
| 1,019 | 218 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigkiw is 5 to 9, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 12.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 12.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 11.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 6.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 5.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.86% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,019 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigkiw grew from 986 in 1990 to 1,042 in 2020, an increase of 56 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 1,019 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 986 | – | |
| 1,028 | 0.78% | |
| 952 | -1.63% | |
| 903 | -0.73% | |
| 1,113 | 7.91% | |
| 1,019 | -1.67% | |
| 1,042 | 0.47% |
Location
Tigkiw is situated at approximately 12.8344, 124.0752, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.0 meters or 449.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigkiw 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.