Goma, City of Digos, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| City | Digos |
| Postal code | 8002 |
| Population (2020) | 4,358 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8214, 125.3021 (6° 49' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 178.3 meters (585.0 feet) |
Goma is a barangay in the city of Digos, in the province of Davao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,358. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Digos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Goma in the 2015 Census was 4,083 broken down into 1,051 households or an average of 3.88 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,260 | 601 | 5.42 | |
| 2,892 | 594 | 4.87 | |
| 3,835 | 805 | 4.76 | |
| 3,469 | 646 | 5.37 | |
| 3,676 | 893 | 4.12 | |
| 4,083 | 1,051 | 3.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Goma is 5 to 9, with 471 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 107 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 357 | 8.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 471 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 431 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 396 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 337 | 8.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 288 | 7.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 298 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 255 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 248 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 201 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 209 | 5.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 148 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 137 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 91 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 0.81% |
| Total | 4,093 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Goma grew from 3,260 in 1990 to 4,358 in 2020, an increase of 1,098 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 265 people, from the previous population of 4,093 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,260 | – | |
| 2,892 | -2.22% | |
| 3,835 | 6.24% | |
| 3,469 | -1.37% | |
| 3,676 | 2.13% | |
| 4,093 | 2.07% | |
| 4,358 | 1.33% |
Location
Goma is situated at approximately 6.8214, 125.3021, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 178.3 meters or 585.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Goma 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.