Gusom, Municipality of Kumalarang, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Kumalarang |
| Postal code | 7013 |
| Population (2020) | 786 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6999, 123.0881 (7° 42' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.2 meters (43.3 feet) |
Gusom is a barangay in the municipality of Kumalarang, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 786. This represented 2.67% of the total population of Kumalarang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gusom in the 2015 Census was 805 broken down into 154 households or an average of 5.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | 110 | 5.09 | |
| 554 | 102 | 5.43 | |
| 786 | 143 | 5.50 | |
| 850 | 155 | 5.48 | |
| 854 | 147 | 5.81 | |
| 805 | 154 | 5.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gusom is 1 to 4, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 14.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 86 | 10.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 13.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 93 | 11.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 9.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.75% |
| Total | 805 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gusom grew from 560 in 1990 to 786 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.50%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 805 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 560 | – | |
| 554 | -0.20% | |
| 786 | 7.79% | |
| 850 | 1.09% | |
| 854 | 0.17% | |
| 805 | -1.12% | |
| 786 | -0.50% |
Location
Gusom is situated at approximately 7.6999, 123.0881, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.2 meters or 43.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gusom 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.