Gala, City of Ozamiz, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Ozamiz |
| Postal code | 7200 |
| Population (2020) | 923 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1571, 123.7179 (8° 9' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 543.6 meters (1,783.4 feet) |
Gala is a barangay in the city of Ozamiz, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 923. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Ozamiz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gala in the 2015 Census was 935 broken down into 191 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 662 | 127 | 5.21 | |
| 673 | 142 | 4.74 | |
| 769 | 153 | 5.03 | |
| 787 | 173 | 4.55 | |
| 859 | 181 | 4.75 | |
| 935 | 191 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gala is 5 to 9, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 3.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 11.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.96% |
| Total | 935 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gala grew from 662 in 1990 to 923 in 2020, an increase of 261 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.27%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 935 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 662 | – | |
| 673 | 0.31% | |
| 769 | 2.90% | |
| 787 | 0.32% | |
| 859 | 3.24% | |
| 935 | 1.63% | |
| 923 | -0.27% |
Location
Gala is situated at approximately 8.1571, 123.7179, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 543.6 meters or 1,783.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gala shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cavinte, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Kinuman Norte, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Dalapang, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Trigos, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Sebasi, Clarin, Misamis Occidental
- Diguan, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Labinay, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Banglay, Tangub, Misamis Occidental
- Manaka, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- Huyohoy, Tangub, Misamis Occidental
- Kimat, Tangub, Misamis Occidental
- Baluk, Tangub, Misamis Occidental
- Penacio, Clarin, Misamis Occidental
- Guingona, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental
- San Antonio, Tangub, Misamis Occidental
- Petianan, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental
- Salimpuno, Tangub, Misamis Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.