Gubang, City of Pagadian, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| City | Pagadian |
| Postal code | 7016 |
| Population (2020) | 1,932 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8909, 123.3715 (7° 53' North, 123° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 253.7 meters (832.3 feet) |
Gubang is a barangay in the city of Pagadian, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,932. This represented 0.92% of the total population of Pagadian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gubang in the 2015 Census was 1,839 broken down into 413 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,352 | 265 | 5.10 | |
| 1,405 | 289 | 4.86 | |
| 1,644 | 338 | 4.86 | |
| 1,822 | 391 | 4.66 | |
| 1,805 | 410 | 4.40 | |
| 1,839 | 413 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gubang is 5 to 9, with 236 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 162 | 8.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 12.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 192 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 168 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 6.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 120 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,839 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gubang grew from 1,352 in 1990 to 1,932 in 2020, an increase of 580 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 1,839 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,352 | – | |
| 1,405 | 0.72% | |
| 1,644 | 3.43% | |
| 1,822 | 1.43% | |
| 1,805 | -0.34% | |
| 1,839 | 0.36% | |
| 1,932 | 1.04% |
Location
Gubang is situated at approximately 7.8909, 123.3715, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 253.7 meters or 832.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gubang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Danlugan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bulawan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Macasing, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Langapod, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Binayan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Bagalupa, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
- Tulangan, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Gubac, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Sibatang, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.