Gonayen, Municipality of Siayan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Siayan |
| Postal code | 7113 |
| Population (2020) | 981 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2003, 123.1490 (8° 12' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 326.1 meters (1,069.9 feet) |
Gonayen is a barangay in the municipality of Siayan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 981. This represented 2.71% of the total population of Siayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gonayen in the 2015 Census was 872 broken down into 191 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 791 | 140 | 5.65 | |
| 786 | 123 | 6.39 | |
| 884 | 153 | 5.78 | |
| 912 | 174 | 5.24 | |
| 889 | 163 | 5.45 | |
| 872 | 191 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gonayen is 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 14.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 13.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.23% |
| Total | 872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gonayen grew from 791 in 1990 to 981 in 2020, an increase of 190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.51%, or an increase of 109 people, from the previous population of 872 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 791 | – | |
| 786 | -0.12% | |
| 884 | 2.55% | |
| 912 | 0.43% | |
| 889 | -0.93% | |
| 872 | -0.37% | |
| 981 | 2.51% |
Location
Gonayen is situated at approximately 8.2003, 123.1490, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 326.1 meters or 1,069.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gonayen 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.