Gapao Balindong, Municipality of Taraka, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Taraka |
| Postal code | 9712 |
| Population (2020) | 415 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9047, 124.3253 (7° 54' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 701.8 meters (2,302.5 feet) |
Gapao Balindong is a barangay in the municipality of Taraka, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 415. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Taraka.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gapao Balindong in the 2015 Census was 409 broken down into 66 households or an average of 6.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 50 | 6.18 | |
| 371 | 62 | 5.98 | |
| 390 | 52 | 7.50 | |
| 582 | 96 | 6.06 | |
| 353 | 58 | 6.09 | |
| 409 | 66 | 6.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gapao Balindong is 5 to 9, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 16.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 17.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 10.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 7.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 4.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 7.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 409 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gapao Balindong grew from 309 in 1990 to 415 in 2020, an increase of 106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 409 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | – | |
| 371 | 3.49% | |
| 390 | 1.08% | |
| 582 | 5.68% | |
| 353 | -16.64% | |
| 409 | 2.84% | |
| 415 | 0.31% |
Location
Gapao Balindong is situated at approximately 7.9047, 124.3253, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 701.8 meters or 2,302.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gapao Balindong 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.