Gogon, Municipality of Prieto Diaz, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Prieto Diaz |
| Postal code | 4711 |
| Population (2020) | 1,609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0385, 124.1802 (13° 2' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Gogon is a barangay in the municipality of Prieto Diaz, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,609. This represented 7.11% of the total population of Prieto Diaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gogon in the 2015 Census was 1,693 broken down into 344 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,145 | 230 | 4.98 | |
| 1,338 | 258 | 5.19 | |
| 1,524 | 280 | 5.44 | |
| 1,495 | 302 | 4.95 | |
| 1,585 | 337 | 4.70 | |
| 1,693 | 344 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gogon is 15 to 19, with 194 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 9.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 194 | 11.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 176 | 10.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.59% |
| Total | 1,693 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gogon grew from 1,145 in 1990 to 1,609 in 2020, an increase of 464 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.07%, or a decrease of 84 people, from the previous population of 1,693 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,145 | – | |
| 1,338 | 2.96% | |
| 1,524 | 2.83% | |
| 1,495 | -0.26% | |
| 1,585 | 2.15% | |
| 1,693 | 1.26% | |
| 1,609 | -1.07% |
Location
Gogon is situated at approximately 13.0385, 124.1802, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gogon 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.