Gomotoc, Municipality of Titay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Titay |
| Postal code | 7003 |
| Population (2020) | 651 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8634, 122.6247 (7° 52' North, 122° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 91.9 meters (301.5 feet) |
Gomotoc is a barangay in the municipality of Titay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 651. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Titay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gomotoc in the 2015 Census was 648 broken down into 174 households or an average of 3.72 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 514 | 105 | 4.90 | |
| 725 | 155 | 4.68 | |
| 626 | 132 | 4.74 | |
| 824 | 185 | 4.45 | |
| 881 | 209 | 4.22 | |
| 648 | 174 | 3.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gomotoc is 10 to 14, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 9.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.39% |
| Total | 648 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gomotoc grew from 514 in 1990 to 651 in 2020, an increase of 137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 648 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 514 | – | |
| 725 | 6.66% | |
| 626 | -3.10% | |
| 824 | 3.86% | |
| 881 | 2.46% | |
| 648 | -5.68% | |
| 651 | 0.10% |
Location
Gomotoc is situated at approximately 7.8634, 122.6247, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 91.9 meters or 301.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gomotoc 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.