Gandawan, Municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Don Victoriano Chiongbian |
| Population (2020) | 385 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3058, 123.5995 (8° 18' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,306.7 meters (4,287.0 feet) |
Gandawan is a barangay in the municipality of Don Victoriano Chiongbian, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 385. This represented 3.98% of the total population of Don Victoriano Chiongbian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gandawan in the 2015 Census was 371 broken down into 98 households or an average of 3.79 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 32 | 5.31 | |
| 236 | 50 | 4.72 | |
| 313 | 58 | 5.40 | |
| 345 | 72 | 4.79 | |
| 353 | 70 | 5.04 | |
| 371 | 98 | 3.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gandawan is 20 to 24, with 56 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 10.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 15.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 8.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 6.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.80% |
| Total | 373 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gandawan grew from 170 in 1990 to 385 in 2020, an increase of 215 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 373 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | – | |
| 236 | 6.34% | |
| 313 | 6.24% | |
| 345 | 1.35% | |
| 353 | 0.84% | |
| 373 | 1.05% | |
| 385 | 0.67% |
Location
Gandawan is situated at approximately 8.3058, 123.5995, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,306.7 meters or 4,287.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gandawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.