Gadongan, Municipality of Kapai, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Kapai |
| Postal code | 9709 |
| Population (2020) | 668 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0658, 124.3821 (8° 4' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 719.7 meters (2,361.2 feet) |
Gadongan is a barangay in the municipality of Kapai, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 668. This represented 3.25% of the total population of Kapai.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gadongan in the 2015 Census was 606 broken down into 93 households or an average of 6.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 472 | 74 | 6.38 | |
| 522 | 66 | 7.91 | |
| 579 | 89 | 6.51 | |
| 669 | 102 | 6.56 | |
| 544 | 85 | 6.40 | |
| 606 | 93 | 6.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gadongan is 1 to 4, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 8.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 150 | 24.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 11.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 7.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 7.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 6.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 10.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 7.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 2.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 2.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 1.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 606 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gadongan grew from 472 in 1990 to 668 in 2020, an increase of 196 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 606 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 472 | – | |
| 522 | 1.90% | |
| 579 | 2.25% | |
| 669 | 2.01% | |
| 544 | -7.25% | |
| 606 | 2.08% | |
| 668 | 2.07% |
Location
Gadongan is situated at approximately 8.0658, 124.3821, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 719.7 meters or 2,361.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gadongan 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.