Gumahan, Municipality of Josefina, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Josefina |
| Postal code | 7027 |
| Population (2020) | 1,862 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2156, 123.5454 (8° 13' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 610.0 meters (2,001.3 feet) |
Gumahan, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Josefina, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,862. This represented 15.26% of the total population of Josefina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gumahan in the 2015 Census was 1,774 broken down into 381 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 1,577 | 296 | 5.33 | |
| 1,440 | 295 | 4.88 | |
| 1,786 | 332 | 5.38 | |
| 1,619 | 339 | 4.78 | |
| 1,774 | 381 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gumahan is 15 to 19, with 219 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 6.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 7.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 10.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 219 | 12.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 165 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 5.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 4.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 3.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,819 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gumahan grew from 1,577 in 1995 to 1,862 in 2020, an increase of 285 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 1,819 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,577 | – | |
| 1,440 | -1.93% | |
| 1,786 | 3.01% | |
| 1,619 | -3.51% | |
| 1,819 | 2.24% | |
| 1,862 | 0.49% |
Location
Gumahan is situated at approximately 8.2156, 123.5454, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 610.0 meters or 2,001.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gumahan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Nemeño, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Leonardo, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Bagong Tudela, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Nopulan, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bogo Calabat, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Sebukang, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Upper Bagong Tudela (Poblacion), Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
- Mansanas, Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.