Gamuton, Municipality of Carrascal, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Carrascal |
| Postal code | 8318 |
| Population (2020) | 2,869 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.3610, 125.9358 (9° 22' North, 125° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Gamuton is a barangay in the municipality of Carrascal, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,869. This represented 11.67% of the total population of Carrascal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamuton in the 2015 Census was 2,149 broken down into 490 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | 164 | 4.97 | |
| 889 | 178 | 4.99 | |
| 967 | 218 | 4.44 | |
| 1,159 | 251 | 4.62 | |
| 1,325 | 300 | 4.42 | |
| 2,149 | 490 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamuton is 1 to 4, with 246 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 78 | 3.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 246 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 8.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 215 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 229 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 191 | 8.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 128 | 5.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,171 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamuton grew from 815 in 1990 to 2,869 in 2020, an increase of 2,054 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.04%, or an increase of 698 people, from the previous population of 2,171 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 815 | – | |
| 889 | 1.64% | |
| 967 | 1.82% | |
| 1,159 | 2.53% | |
| 1,340 | 5.42% | |
| 2,171 | 9.62% | |
| 2,869 | 6.04% |
Location
Gamuton is situated at approximately 9.3610, 125.9358, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 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.