Gabunon, Municipality of Tambulig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Tambulig |
| Postal code | 7025 |
| Population (2020) | 2,121 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0806, 123.5211 (8° 5' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.6 meters (110.2 feet) |
Gabunon is a barangay in the municipality of Tambulig, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,121. This represented 5.66% of the total population of Tambulig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabunon in the 2015 Census was 1,875 broken down into 392 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,243 | 219 | 5.68 | |
| 1,319 | 260 | 5.07 | |
| 1,508 | 277 | 5.44 | |
| 1,585 | 310 | 5.11 | |
| 1,600 | 354 | 4.52 | |
| 1,875 | 392 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabunon is 15 to 19, with 224 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 185 | 9.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 10.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 224 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 196 | 10.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 5.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,875 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabunon grew from 1,245 in 1990 to 2,121 in 2020, an increase of 876 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.63%, or an increase of 246 people, from the previous population of 1,875 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,245 | – | |
| 1,319 | 1.09% | |
| 1,508 | 2.91% | |
| 1,585 | 0.69% | |
| 1,600 | 0.34% | |
| 1,875 | 3.07% | |
| 2,121 | 2.63% |
Location
Gabunon is situated at approximately 8.0806, 123.5211, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.6 meters or 110.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabunon 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.