Gamal, Municipality of Sapad, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Sapad |
| Postal code | 9213 |
| Population (2020) | 563 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8131, 123.8234 (7° 49' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 357.0 meters (1,171.2 feet) |
Gamal is a barangay in the municipality of Sapad, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 563. This represented 2.45% of the total population of Sapad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamal in the 2015 Census was 519 broken down into 114 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 14 | 4.86 | |
| 176 | 35 | 5.03 | |
| 342 | 70 | 4.89 | |
| 363 | 86 | 4.22 | |
| 446 | 92 | 4.85 | |
| 519 | 114 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamal is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 13.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 15.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 10.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 11.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 9.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 7.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 2.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 519 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamal grew from 68 in 1990 to 563 in 2020, an increase of 495 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.73%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 519 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | – | |
| 176 | 19.50% | |
| 342 | 15.31% | |
| 363 | 0.83% | |
| 446 | 7.78% | |
| 519 | 2.93% | |
| 563 | 1.73% |
Location
Gamal is situated at approximately 7.8131, 123.8234, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 357.0 meters or 1,171.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamal shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Katipunan, Sapad, Lanao del Norte
- Bangaan, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
- Ditago, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
- Panoloon, Sapad, Lanao del Norte
- Sapad, Sapad, Lanao del Norte
- Buriasan (Poblacion), Sapad, Lanao del Norte
- Baning, Sapad, Lanao del Norte
- Paridi, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
- Pili, Sapad, Lanao del Norte
- Dalama, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
- Mina, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
- Masibay, Nunungan, Lanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.