Gomez, Municipality of Pontevedra, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Pontevedra |
| Postal code | 6105 |
| Population (2020) | 718 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.3695, 122.9926 (10° 22' North, 122° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 113.6 meters (372.7 feet) |
Gomez is a barangay in the municipality of Pontevedra, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 718. This represented 1.32% of the total population of Pontevedra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gomez in the 2015 Census was 912 broken down into 232 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | 136 | 5.25 | |
| 670 | 130 | 5.15 | |
| 731 | 143 | 5.11 | |
| 834 | 180 | 4.63 | |
| 755 | 181 | 4.17 | |
| 912 | 232 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gomez is 10 to 14, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 11.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 11.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 8.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.86% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.88% |
| Total | 912 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gomez grew from 716 in 1990 to 718 in 2020, an increase of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.91%, or a decrease of 194 people, from the previous population of 912 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 716 | – | |
| 670 | -1.24% | |
| 731 | 1.89% | |
| 834 | 1.83% | |
| 755 | -3.56% | |
| 912 | 3.66% | |
| 718 | -4.91% |
Location
Gomez is situated at approximately 10.3695, 122.9926, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 113.6 meters or 372.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gomez 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.