Garcia, Municipality of Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Libjo |
| Postal code | 8414 |
| Population (2020) | 1,656 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.1772, 125.5537 (10° 11' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) |
Garcia is a barangay in the municipality of Libjo, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,656. This represented 9.17% of the total population of Libjo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garcia in the 2015 Census was 1,497 broken down into 315 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,493 | 294 | 5.08 | |
| 1,309 | 231 | 5.67 | |
| 1,286 | 249 | 5.16 | |
| 1,535 | 282 | 5.44 | |
| 1,532 | 296 | 5.18 | |
| 1,497 | 315 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garcia is 10 to 14, with 197 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 147 | 9.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 179 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 6.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 5.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,497 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garcia grew from 1,493 in 1990 to 1,656 in 2020, an increase of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 159 people, from the previous population of 1,497 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,493 | – | |
| 1,309 | -2.43% | |
| 1,286 | -0.38% | |
| 1,535 | 2.47% | |
| 1,532 | -0.07% | |
| 1,497 | -0.44% | |
| 1,656 | 2.15% |
Location
Garcia is situated at approximately 10.1772, 125.5537, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.5 meters or 67.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garcia 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.