Gamad, Municipality of Tobias Fornier, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Tobias Fornier |
| Postal code | 5716 |
| Population (2020) | 449 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.4984, 121.9934 (10° 30' North, 121° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 177.4 meters (582.0 feet) |
Gamad, formerly Igdamacio, is a barangay in the municipality of Tobias Fornier, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 449. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Tobias Fornier.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamad in the 2015 Census was 490 broken down into 98 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 69 | 4.67 | |
| 388 | 88 | 4.41 | |
| 373 | 87 | 4.29 | |
| 440 | 90 | 4.89 | |
| 478 | 93 | 5.14 | |
| 490 | 98 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamad is 5 to 9, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 4.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 10.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 8.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 6.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 8.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 3.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 4.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.86% |
| Total | 490 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamad grew from 322 in 1990 to 449 in 2020, an increase of 127 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.82%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 490 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | – | |
| 388 | 3.55% | |
| 373 | -0.84% | |
| 440 | 2.30% | |
| 478 | 3.06% | |
| 490 | 0.47% | |
| 449 | -1.82% |
Location
Gamad is situated at approximately 10.4984, 121.9934, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 177.4 meters or 582.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamad shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Igcapuyas, Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Nasuli-A (San Ramon), Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Salamague (Santa Maria), Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Santo Tomas, Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Igcadac, Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Igdurarog, Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Igbalogo, Tobias Fornier, Antique
- Igcasicad (San Pedro), Tobias Fornier, Antique
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.