Gansing, Municipality of Lambayong, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Municipality | Lambayong |
| Postal code | 9802 |
| Population (2020) | 2,285 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7361, 124.6494 (6° 44' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.4 meters (126.0 feet) |
Gansing, formerly Bilumen, is a barangay in the municipality of Lambayong, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,285. This represented 2.87% of the total population of Lambayong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gansing in the 2015 Census was 2,451 broken down into 644 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,008 | 184 | 5.48 | |
| 1,120 | 192 | 5.83 | |
| 1,240 | 239 | 5.19 | |
| 1,357 | 288 | 4.71 | |
| 1,572 | 354 | 4.44 | |
| 2,451 | 644 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gansing is 5 to 9, with 274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 229 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 274 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 273 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 251 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 246 | 10.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 238 | 9.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 197 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 154 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 135 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 3.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 1.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.82% |
| Total | 2,451 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gansing grew from 1,008 in 1990 to 2,285 in 2020, an increase of 1,277 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.47%, or a decrease of 166 people, from the previous population of 2,451 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,008 | – | |
| 1,120 | 1.99% | |
| 1,240 | 2.21% | |
| 1,357 | 1.25% | |
| 1,572 | 5.50% | |
| 2,451 | 8.82% | |
| 2,285 | -1.47% |
Location
Gansing is situated at approximately 6.7361, 124.6494, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.4 meters or 126.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gansing 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.