Gala, Municipality of Tudela, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Tudela |
| Postal code | 7202 |
| Population (2020) | 574 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2292, 123.6801 (8° 14' North, 123° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 715.7 meters (2,348.1 feet) |
Gala is a barangay in the municipality of Tudela, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 574. This represented 2.01% of the total population of Tudela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gala in the 2015 Census was 500 broken down into 98 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 60 | 4.30 | |
| 339 | 69 | 4.91 | |
| 278 | 61 | 4.56 | |
| 413 | 72 | 5.74 | |
| 525 | 104 | 5.05 | |
| 500 | 98 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gala is 5 to 9, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 3.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 14.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 16.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 13.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 56 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 3.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 2.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.20% |
| Total | 500 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gala grew from 258 in 1990 to 574 in 2020, an increase of 316 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.95%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 500 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | – | |
| 339 | 5.25% | |
| 278 | -4.16% | |
| 413 | 5.61% | |
| 525 | 9.13% | |
| 500 | -0.92% | |
| 574 | 2.95% |
Location
Gala is situated at approximately 8.2292, 123.6801, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 715.7 meters or 2,348.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gala 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.