Gabi, Municipality of Compostela, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Compostela |
| Postal code | 8803 |
| Population (2020) | 4,968 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6076, 126.0562 (7° 36' North, 126° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.3 meters (273.3 feet) |
Gabi is a barangay in the municipality of Compostela, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,968. This represented 5.53% of the total population of Compostela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabi in the 2015 Census was 4,725 broken down into 1,160 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,547 | 462 | 5.51 | |
| 3,059 | 585 | 5.23 | |
| 3,533 | 713 | 4.96 | |
| 3,879 | 847 | 4.58 | |
| 3,891 | 901 | 4.32 | |
| 4,725 | 1,160 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabi is 10 to 14, with 515 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 40 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 89 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 362 | 7.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 491 | 10.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 515 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 449 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 437 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 417 | 8.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 321 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 268 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 280 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 302 | 6.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 241 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 183 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 129 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 0.85% |
| Total | 4,725 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabi grew from 2,547 in 1990 to 4,968 in 2020, an increase of 2,421 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.06%, or an increase of 243 people, from the previous population of 4,725 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,547 | – | |
| 3,059 | 3.49% | |
| 3,533 | 3.14% | |
| 3,879 | 1.30% | |
| 3,891 | 0.11% | |
| 4,725 | 3.77% | |
| 4,968 | 1.06% |
Location
Gabi is situated at approximately 7.6076, 126.0562, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.3 meters or 273.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabi 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.