Gatuslao, Municipality of Candoni, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Candoni |
| Postal code | 6110 |
| Population (2020) | 2,323 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.7724, 122.6200 (9° 46' North, 122° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 389.0 meters (1,276.2 feet) |
Gatuslao is a barangay in the municipality of Candoni, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,323. This represented 9.78% of the total population of Candoni.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gatuslao in the 2015 Census was 2,289 broken down into 507 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,572 | 257 | 6.12 | |
| 1,424 | 268 | 5.31 | |
| 2,319 | 427 | 5.43 | |
| 2,371 | 461 | 5.14 | |
| 2,433 | 520 | 4.68 | |
| 2,289 | 507 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gatuslao is 5 to 9, with 295 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 205 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 295 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 260 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 217 | 9.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 178 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 151 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 98 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.96% |
| Total | 2,289 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gatuslao grew from 1,575 in 1990 to 2,323 in 2020, an increase of 748 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 2,289 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,575 | – | |
| 1,424 | -1.87% | |
| 2,319 | 11.02% | |
| 2,376 | 0.34% | |
| 2,433 | 0.87% | |
| 2,289 | -1.15% | |
| 2,323 | 0.31% |
Location
Gatuslao is situated at approximately 9.7724, 122.6200, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 389.0 meters or 1,276.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gatuslao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Banga, Candoni, Negros Occidental
- Manlucahoc, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
- Talacagay, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Nabulao, Sipalay, Negros Occidental
- Haba, Candoni, Negros Occidental
- Poblacion West, Candoni, Negros Occidental
- Damutan, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Pinggot, Ilog, Negros Occidental
- Canlamay, Ilog, Negros Occidental
- Agboy, Candoni, Negros Occidental
- Payauan, Candoni, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.