Gadgaron, Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Matnog |
| Postal code | 4708 |
| Population (2020) | 2,526 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.5915, 124.0798 (12° 35' North, 124° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Gadgaron is a barangay in the municipality of Matnog, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,526. This represented 6.02% of the total population of Matnog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gadgaron in the 2015 Census was 2,188 broken down into 459 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,118 | 197 | 5.68 | |
| 1,409 | 251 | 5.61 | |
| 1,585 | 300 | 5.28 | |
| 1,623 | 321 | 5.06 | |
| 1,934 | 389 | 4.97 | |
| 2,188 | 459 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gadgaron is 5 to 9, with 279 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 214 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 279 | 12.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 275 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 221 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 181 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 128 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 102 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.78% |
| Total | 2,188 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gadgaron grew from 1,118 in 1990 to 2,526 in 2020, an increase of 1,408 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.07%, or an increase of 338 people, from the previous population of 2,188 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,118 | – | |
| 1,409 | 4.43% | |
| 1,586 | 2.57% | |
| 1,623 | 0.32% | |
| 1,934 | 6.59% | |
| 2,188 | 2.38% | |
| 2,526 | 3.07% |
Location
Gadgaron is situated at approximately 12.5915, 124.0798, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gadgaron 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.