Gata, Municipality of San Agustin, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | San Agustin |
| Postal code | 8305 |
| Population (2020) | 2,606 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7072, 126.1837 (8° 42' North, 126° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Gata is a barangay in the municipality of San Agustin, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,606. This represented 11.40% of the total population of San Agustin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gata in the 2015 Census was 2,627 broken down into 545 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 76 | 4.96 | |
| 1,086 | 223 | 4.87 | |
| 1,475 | 277 | 5.32 | |
| 2,469 | 413 | 5.98 | |
| 2,572 | 452 | 5.69 | |
| 2,627 | 545 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gata is 15 to 19, with 327 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 69 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 266 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 310 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 10.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 327 | 12.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 319 | 12.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 134 | 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 144 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 126 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 3.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.69% |
| Total | 2,627 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gata grew from 377 in 1990 to 2,606 in 2020, an increase of 2,229 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.17%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 2,627 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 377 | – | |
| 1,086 | 21.92% | |
| 1,475 | 6.78% | |
| 2,469 | 7.36% | |
| 2,572 | 1.50% | |
| 2,627 | 0.40% | |
| 2,606 | -0.17% |
Location
Gata is situated at approximately 8.7072, 126.1837, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gata shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Pedro, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
- San Isidro, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
- Banahao, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
- Ganayon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
- Saint Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
- Manyayay, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
- Salvacion, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
- San Lorenzo, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
- Los Arcos, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.