Guija, Municipality of Bugasong, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Bugasong |
| Postal code | 5704 |
| Population (2020) | 1,172 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0544, 122.0486 (11° 3' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Guija is a barangay in the municipality of Bugasong, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,172. This represented 3.38% of the total population of Bugasong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guija in the 2015 Census was 1,140 broken down into 274 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | 150 | 4.69 | |
| 801 | 164 | 4.88 | |
| 856 | 191 | 4.48 | |
| 980 | 207 | 4.73 | |
| 1,078 | 231 | 4.67 | |
| 1,140 | 274 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guija is 5 to 9, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 151 | 13.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 9.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 6.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 6.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.49% |
| Total | 1,140 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guija grew from 703 in 1990 to 1,172 in 2020, an increase of 469 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 32 people, from the previous population of 1,140 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | – | |
| 801 | 2.47% | |
| 856 | 1.43% | |
| 980 | 1.88% | |
| 1,078 | 3.53% | |
| 1,140 | 1.07% | |
| 1,172 | 0.58% |
Location
Guija is situated at approximately 11.0544, 122.0486, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guija 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.