Ganayon, Municipality of Lianga, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lianga |
| Postal code | 8307 |
| Population (2020) | 1,193 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6545, 126.1009 (8° 39' North, 126° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Ganayon is a barangay in the municipality of Lianga, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,193. This represented 3.52% of the total population of Lianga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ganayon in the 2015 Census was 1,063 broken down into 238 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | 114 | 5.82 | |
| 758 | 136 | 5.57 | |
| 739 | 132 | 5.60 | |
| 738 | 159 | 4.64 | |
| 935 | 211 | 4.43 | |
| 1,063 | 238 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ganayon is 5 to 9, with 136 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 12.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 4.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,068 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ganayon grew from 663 in 1990 to 1,193 in 2020, an increase of 530 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 125 people, from the previous population of 1,068 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 663 | – | |
| 761 | 2.62% | |
| 739 | -0.63% | |
| 738 | -0.02% | |
| 935 | 8.99% | |
| 1,068 | 2.56% | |
| 1,193 | 2.36% |
Location
Ganayon is situated at approximately 8.6545, 126.1009, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ganayon 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.