Gomtago, Municipality of Sarangani, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Sarangani |
| Postal code | 8015 |
| Population (2020) | 895 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balut |
| Coordinates | 5.4009, 125.3854 (5° 24' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 697.9 meters (2,289.7 feet) |
Gomtago is a barangay in the municipality of Sarangani, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 895. This represented 3.98% of the total population of Sarangani.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gomtago in the 2015 Census was 797 broken down into 239 households or an average of 3.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | 132 | 5.50 | |
| 948 | 156 | 6.08 | |
| 1,004 | 196 | 5.12 | |
| 852 | 169 | 5.04 | |
| 782 | 204 | 3.83 | |
| 797 | 239 | 3.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gomtago is 5 to 9, with 119 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 | 13 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 14.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 9.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 9.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.88% |
| Total | 797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gomtago grew from 726 in 1990 to 895 in 2020, an increase of 169 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 797 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 726 | – | |
| 948 | 5.13% | |
| 1,004 | 1.24% | |
| 852 | -2.24% | |
| 782 | -3.07% | |
| 797 | 0.36% | |
| 895 | 2.47% |
Location
Gomtago is situated at approximately 5.4009, 125.3854, in the island of Balut. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 697.9 meters or 2,289.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gomtago 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.