Gaycon, Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Tungawan |
| Postal code | 7018 |
| Population (2020) | 1,119 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6354, 122.3936 (7° 38' North, 122° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.5 meters (93.5 feet) |
Gaycon is a barangay in the municipality of Tungawan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,119. This represented 2.41% of the total population of Tungawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaycon in the 2015 Census was 1,178 broken down into 255 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 402 | 75 | 5.36 | |
| 519 | 87 | 5.97 | |
| 539 | 112 | 4.81 | |
| 676 | 202 | 3.35 | |
| 1,178 | 255 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaycon is 10 to 14, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 11.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 12.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 3.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.17% |
| Total | 1,178 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaycon grew from 402 in 1995 to 1,119 in 2020, an increase of 717 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.08%, or a decrease of 59 people, from the previous population of 1,178 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 402 | – | |
| 519 | 5.63% | |
| 539 | 0.52% | |
| 676 | 8.59% | |
| 1,178 | 11.15% | |
| 1,119 | -1.08% |
Location
Gaycon is situated at approximately 7.6354, 122.3936, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.5 meters or 93.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaycon 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.