Gapas Tubig Tuwak, Municipality of Lugus, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Lugus |
| Postal code | 7411 |
| Population (2020) | 895 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6916, 120.8786 (5° 41' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.6 meters (316.9 feet) |
Gapas Tubig Tuwak is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 895. This represented 3.08% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gapas Tubig Tuwak in the 2015 Census was 894 broken down into 143 households or an average of 6.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,065 | 175 | 6.09 | |
| 546 | 84 | 6.50 | |
| 666 | 87 | 7.66 | |
| 693 | 133 | 5.21 | |
| 834 | 143 | 5.83 | |
| 894 | 143 | 6.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gapas Tubig Tuwak is 5 to 9, with 163 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 4.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 15.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 18.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 10.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 10.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 7.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 3.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 3.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 1.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 1.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total | 894 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gapas Tubig Tuwak fell from 1,065 in 1990 to 895 in 2020, a decrease of 170 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 894 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,065 | – | |
| 546 | -11.76% | |
| 666 | 4.35% | |
| 693 | 0.55% | |
| 834 | 6.97% | |
| 894 | 1.33% | |
| 895 | 0.02% |
Location
Gapas Tubig Tuwak is situated at approximately 5.6916, 120.8786, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.6 meters or 316.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gapas Tubig Tuwak 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.