Gumboc, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8002, 122.3577 (10° 48' North, 122° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 271.8 meters (891.7 feet) |
Gumboc is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 281. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gumboc in the 2015 Census was 294 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 41 | 4.98 | |
| 228 | 48 | 4.75 | |
| 245 | 49 | 5.00 | |
| 275 | 53 | 5.19 | |
| 288 | 57 | 5.05 | |
| 294 | 59 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gumboc is 20 to 24, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 5.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 8.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 11.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 4.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 6.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 4.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 3.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.68% |
| Total | 294 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gumboc grew from 204 in 1990 to 281 in 2020, an increase of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.95%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 294 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | – | |
| 228 | 2.11% | |
| 245 | 1.55% | |
| 275 | 1.61% | |
| 288 | 1.70% | |
| 294 | 0.39% | |
| 281 | -0.95% |
Location
Gumboc is situated at approximately 10.8002, 122.3577, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 271.8 meters or 891.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gumboc 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.