Gadung, Municipality of Barira, Province of Maguindanao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao |
| Municipality | Barira |
| Postal code | 9614 |
| Population (2020) | 1,567 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.4002, 124.3115 (7° 24' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 59.1 meters (193.9 feet) |
Gadung is a barangay in the municipality of Barira, in the province of Maguindanao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,567. This represented 4.34% of the total population of Barira.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gadung in the 2015 Census was 1,031 broken down into 169 households or an average of 6.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,875 | 317 | 5.91 | |
| 2,018 | 365 | 5.53 | |
| 2,117 | 381 | 5.56 | |
| 1,501 | 190 | 7.90 | |
| 1,597 | 232 | 6.88 | |
| 1,031 | 169 | 6.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gadung is 10 to 14, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 3.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 12.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 15.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 16.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 6.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 8.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 2.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,031 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gadung fell from 1,875 in 1990 to 1,567 in 2020, a decrease of 308 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.21%, or an increase of 536 people, from the previous population of 1,031 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,875 | – | |
| 2,018 | 1.39% | |
| 2,117 | 1.03% | |
| 1,501 | -4.63% | |
| 1,597 | 2.28% | |
| 1,031 | -7.99% | |
| 1,567 | 9.21% |
Location
Gadung is situated at approximately 7.4002, 124.3115, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 59.1 meters or 193.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gadung 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.