Gaunan, Municipality of M'lang, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | M'lang |
| Postal code | 9402 |
| Population (2020) | 2,921 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8896, 124.8277 (6° 53' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.9 meters (48.9 feet) |
Gaunan is a barangay in the municipality of M'lang, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,921. This represented 2.97% of the total population of M'lang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaunan in the 2015 Census was 3,074 broken down into 781 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,451 | 293 | 4.95 | |
| 2,370 | 459 | 5.16 | |
| 1,080 | 230 | 4.70 | |
| 1,695 | 357 | 4.75 | |
| 2,283 | 496 | 4.60 | |
| 3,074 | 781 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaunan is 5 to 9, with 376 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 86 | 2.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 343 | 11.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 376 | 12.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 365 | 11.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 339 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 336 | 10.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 300 | 9.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 197 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 204 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 145 | 4.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 114 | 3.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 2.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 1.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.39% |
| Total | 3,080 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaunan grew from 1,451 in 1990 to 2,921 in 2020, an increase of 1,470 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.11%, or a decrease of 159 people, from the previous population of 3,080 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,451 | – | |
| 2,370 | 9.63% | |
| 1,080 | -15.51% | |
| 1,695 | 6.41% | |
| 2,283 | 11.45% | |
| 3,080 | 5.87% | |
| 2,921 | -1.11% |
Location
Gaunan is situated at approximately 6.8896, 124.8277, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.9 meters or 48.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaunan 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.