Gamuton, Municipality of Alegria, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Alegria |
| Postal code | 8425 |
| Population (2020) | 503 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.4630, 125.5746 (9° 28' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.2 meters (174.5 feet) |
Gamuton is a barangay in the municipality of Alegria, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 503. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Alegria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamuton in the 2015 Census was 756 broken down into 156 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 377 | 68 | 5.54 | |
| 464 | 78 | 5.95 | |
| 514 | 103 | 4.99 | |
| 617 | 144 | 4.28 | |
| 756 | 156 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamuton is 20 to 24, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 9.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 12.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.92% |
| Total | 759 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamuton grew from 377 in 1995 to 503 in 2020, an increase of 126 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.30%, or a decrease of 256 people, from the previous population of 759 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 377 | – | |
| 464 | 4.55% | |
| 514 | 1.42% | |
| 617 | 6.87% | |
| 759 | 4.02% | |
| 503 | -8.30% |
Location
Gamuton is situated at approximately 9.4630, 125.5746, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.2 meters or 174.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamuton 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.