Gata‑gata, Municipality of Panglima Estino, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Panglima Estino |
| Postal code | 7415 |
| Population (2020) | 3,262 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9605, 121.1662 (5° 58' North, 121° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.0 meters (150.9 feet) |
Gata‑gata is a barangay in the municipality of Panglima Estino, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,262. This represented 9.52% of the total population of Panglima Estino.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gata-gata in the 2015 Census was 2,227 broken down into 312 households or an average of 7.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,089 | 175 | 6.22 | |
| 1,434 | 181 | 7.92 | |
| 1,615 | 240 | 6.73 | |
| 2,693 | 287 | 9.38 | |
| 2,021 | 289 | 6.99 | |
| 2,227 | 312 | 7.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gata-gata is 5 to 9, with 399 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 66 | 2.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 318 | 14.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 399 | 17.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 280 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 222 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 185 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 7.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 3.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 1.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 1.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.31% |
| Total | 2,227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gata-gata grew from 1,089 in 1990 to 3,262 in 2020, an increase of 2,173 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.37%, or an increase of 1,035 people, from the previous population of 2,227 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,089 | – | |
| 1,434 | 5.29% | |
| 1,615 | 2.58% | |
| 2,693 | 7.31% | |
| 2,021 | -9.92% | |
| 2,227 | 1.87% | |
| 3,262 | 8.37% |
Location
Gata‑gata is situated at approximately 5.9605, 121.1662, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.0 meters or 150.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gata‑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.