Gumabon, Municipality of Magsaysay, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 9015 |
| Population (2020) | 857 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.8895, 125.2374 (8° 53' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 48.0 meters (157.5 feet) |
Gumabon is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 857. This represented 2.33% of the total population of Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gumabon in the 2015 Census was 677 broken down into 155 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 104 | 5.49 | |
| 739 | 130 | 5.68 | |
| 457 | 87 | 5.25 | |
| 700 | 136 | 5.15 | |
| 789 | 147 | 5.37 | |
| 677 | 155 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gumabon is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 9.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 14.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 8.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 12.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.44% |
| Total | 677 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gumabon grew from 571 in 1990 to 857 in 2020, an increase of 286 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.09%, or an increase of 180 people, from the previous population of 677 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 571 | – | |
| 739 | 4.95% | |
| 457 | -9.79% | |
| 700 | 6.06% | |
| 789 | 4.45% | |
| 677 | -2.87% | |
| 857 | 5.09% |
Location
Gumabon is situated at approximately 8.8895, 125.2374, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 48.0 meters or 157.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gumabon 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.