Gastay, Municipality of Banisilan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Banisilan |
| Postal code | 9416 |
| Population (2020) | 2,199 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5773, 124.7231 (7° 35' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 526.3 meters (1,726.7 feet) |
Gastay is a barangay in the municipality of Banisilan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,199. This represented 4.68% of the total population of Banisilan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gastay in the 2015 Census was 2,243 broken down into 477 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,858 | 312 | 5.96 | |
| 1,995 | 323 | 6.18 | |
| 2,160 | 371 | 5.82 | |
| 2,122 | 423 | 5.02 | |
| 2,126 | 465 | 4.57 | |
| 2,243 | 477 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gastay is 10 to 14, with 285 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 266 | 11.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 285 | 12.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 259 | 11.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 179 | 7.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 144 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 2.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.27% |
| Total | 2,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gastay grew from 1,858 in 1990 to 2,199 in 2020, an increase of 341 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 44 people, from the previous population of 2,243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,858 | – | |
| 1,995 | 1.34% | |
| 2,160 | 1.72% | |
| 2,122 | -0.24% | |
| 2,126 | 0.07% | |
| 2,243 | 1.03% | |
| 2,199 | -0.42% |
Location
Gastay is situated at approximately 7.5773, 124.7231, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 526.3 meters or 1,726.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gastay 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.