Gasa, Municipality of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Medina |
| Postal code | 9013 |
| Population (2020) | 544 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9054, 124.9541 (8° 54' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 723.6 meters (2,374.0 feet) |
Gasa is a barangay in the municipality of Medina, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 544. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Medina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gasa in the 2015 Census was 541 broken down into 124 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 62 | 6.02 | |
| 512 | 71 | 7.21 | |
| 480 | 85 | 5.65 | |
| 463 | 95 | 4.87 | |
| 570 | 106 | 5.38 | |
| 541 | 124 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gasa is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 64 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 12.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 6.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.66% |
| Total | 541 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gasa grew from 373 in 1990 to 544 in 2020, an increase of 171 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 541 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | – | |
| 512 | 6.11% | |
| 480 | -1.37% | |
| 463 | -0.50% | |
| 572 | 8.00% | |
| 541 | -1.06% | |
| 544 | 0.12% |
Location
Gasa is situated at approximately 8.9054, 124.9541, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 723.6 meters or 2,374.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gasa 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.