Gata, Municipality of Wao, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Wao |
| Postal code | 9716 |
| Population (2020) | 1,377 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6221, 124.7674 (7° 37' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 440.6 meters (1,445.5 feet) |
Gata is a barangay in the municipality of Wao, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,377. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Wao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gata in the 2015 Census was 1,232 broken down into 232 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 647 | 111 | 5.83 | |
| 776 | 131 | 5.92 | |
| 990 | 182 | 5.44 | |
| 986 | 206 | 4.79 | |
| 1,075 | 204 | 5.27 | |
| 1,232 | 232 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gata is 5 to 9, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 12.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 10.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 11.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 10.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 6.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,232 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gata grew from 647 in 1990 to 1,377 in 2020, an increase of 730 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 145 people, from the previous population of 1,232 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 647 | – | |
| 776 | 3.46% | |
| 990 | 5.36% | |
| 986 | -0.06% | |
| 1,075 | 3.20% | |
| 1,232 | 2.63% | |
| 1,377 | 2.37% |
Location
Gata is situated at approximately 7.6221, 124.7674, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 440.6 meters or 1,445.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gata 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.