Gaban, Municipality of San Lorenzo, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | San Lorenzo |
| Population (2020) | 2,524 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.6238, 122.6800 (10° 37' North, 122° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 100.0 meters (328.1 feet) |
Gaban is a barangay in the municipality of San Lorenzo, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,524. This represented 8.57% of the total population of San Lorenzo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaban in the 2015 Census was 2,253 broken down into 531 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,426 | 251 | 5.68 | |
| 1,737 | 326 | 5.33 | |
| 1,894 | 355 | 5.34 | |
| 1,900 | 415 | 4.58 | |
| 2,133 | 475 | 4.49 | |
| 2,253 | 531 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaban is 5 to 9, with 269 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 190 | 8.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 269 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 225 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 199 | 8.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 194 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 183 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 171 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 145 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 122 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 138 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.38% |
| Total | 2,253 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaban grew from 1,426 in 1990 to 2,524 in 2020, an increase of 1,098 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 271 people, from the previous population of 2,253 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,426 | – | |
| 1,737 | 3.77% | |
| 1,894 | 1.87% | |
| 1,900 | 0.04% | |
| 2,133 | 4.30% | |
| 2,253 | 1.05% | |
| 2,524 | 2.42% |
Location
Gaban is situated at approximately 10.6238, 122.6800, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 100.0 meters or 328.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaban shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.