Gata, Municipality of Talipao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Talipao |
| Postal code | 7403 |
| Population (2020) | 1,763 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9902, 121.1414 (5° 59' North, 121° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 135.7 meters (445.2 feet) |
Gata is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,763. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gata in the 2015 Census was 1,462 broken down into 239 households or an average of 6.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,126 | 231 | 4.87 | |
| 1,327 | 297 | 4.47 | |
| 1,568 | 270 | 5.81 | |
| 1,857 | 305 | 6.09 | |
| 1,382 | 225 | 6.14 | |
| 1,462 | 239 | 6.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gata is 10 to 14, with 223 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 7.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 192 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 223 | 15.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 6.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 131 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 119 | 8.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 8.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.14% |
| Total | 1,462 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gata grew from 1,126 in 1990 to 1,763 in 2020, an increase of 637 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.02%, or an increase of 301 people, from the previous population of 1,462 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,126 | – | |
| 1,327 | 3.12% | |
| 1,568 | 3.64% | |
| 1,857 | 2.36% | |
| 1,382 | -10.20% | |
| 1,462 | 1.08% | |
| 1,763 | 4.02% |
Location
Gata is situated at approximately 5.9902, 121.1414, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 135.7 meters or 445.2 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.