Gamut, Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Barobo |
| Postal code | 8309 |
| Population (2020) | 3,510 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5307, 126.2427 (8° 32' North, 126° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Gamut is a barangay in the municipality of Barobo, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,510. This represented 6.60% of the total population of Barobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamut in the 2015 Census was 3,202 broken down into 683 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,587 | 634 | 5.66 | |
| 3,218 | 574 | 5.61 | |
| 3,259 | 585 | 5.57 | |
| 3,078 | 590 | 5.22 | |
| 3,324 | 641 | 5.19 | |
| 3,202 | 683 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamut is 5 to 9, with 413 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 78 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 333 | 10.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 413 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 400 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 304 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 212 | 6.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 216 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 184 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 168 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 146 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 130 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 133 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 105 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 87 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.69% |
| Total | 3,203 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamut fell from 3,587 in 1990 to 3,510 in 2020, a decrease of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 307 people, from the previous population of 3,203 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,587 | – | |
| 3,218 | -2.01% | |
| 3,259 | 0.27% | |
| 3,078 | -0.78% | |
| 3,324 | 2.84% | |
| 3,203 | -0.70% | |
| 3,510 | 1.95% |
Location
Gamut is situated at approximately 8.5307, 126.2427, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamut 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.