Gerongan, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 5043 |
| Population (2020) | 1,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1971, 122.8837 (11° 12' North, 122° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.5 meters (280.5 feet) |
Gerongan is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,016. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gerongan in the 2015 Census was 960 broken down into 239 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 780 | 142 | 5.49 | |
| 800 | 167 | 4.79 | |
| 839 | 183 | 4.58 | |
| 797 | 187 | 4.26 | |
| 877 | 194 | 4.52 | |
| 960 | 239 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gerongan is 20 to 24, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 8.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 11.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 8.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 6.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.04% |
| Total | 960 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gerongan grew from 780 in 1990 to 1,016 in 2020, an increase of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 56 people, from the previous population of 960 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 780 | – | |
| 800 | 0.48% | |
| 839 | 1.03% | |
| 797 | -0.71% | |
| 877 | 3.54% | |
| 960 | 1.74% | |
| 1,016 | 1.20% |
Location
Gerongan is situated at approximately 11.1971, 122.8837, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.5 meters or 280.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gerongan 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.