Gacepan, Municipality of Sison, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Sison |
| Postal code | 8404 |
| Population (2020) | 461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6251, 125.4651 (9° 38' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 146.2 meters (479.7 feet) |
Gacepan is a barangay in the municipality of Sison, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 461. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Sison.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gacepan in the 2015 Census was 372 broken down into 86 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 41 | 5.66 | |
| 304 | 52 | 5.85 | |
| 370 | 71 | 5.21 | |
| 338 | 68 | 4.97 | |
| 356 | 71 | 5.01 | |
| 372 | 86 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gacepan is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 8.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 43 | 11.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 14.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 3.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 7.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.61% |
| Total | 372 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gacepan grew from 232 in 1990 to 461 in 2020, an increase of 229 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.62%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 372 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | – | |
| 304 | 5.19% | |
| 370 | 4.30% | |
| 338 | -1.24% | |
| 356 | 1.91% | |
| 372 | 0.84% | |
| 461 | 4.62% |
Location
Gacepan is situated at approximately 9.6251, 125.4651, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 146.2 meters or 479.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gacepan 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.