Gaus, Municipality of President Carlos P. Garcia, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | President Carlos P. Garcia |
| Postal code | 6346 |
| Population (2020) | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 10.1933, 124.5630 (10° 12' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.7 meters (15.4 feet) |
Gaus is a barangay in the municipality of President Carlos P. Garcia, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,107. This represented 4.69% of the total population of President Carlos P. Garcia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaus in the 2015 Census was 1,202 broken down into 244 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 976 | 173 | 5.64 | |
| 996 | 182 | 5.47 | |
| 1,163 | 191 | 6.09 | |
| 1,342 | 233 | 5.76 | |
| 1,365 | 237 | 5.76 | |
| 1,202 | 244 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaus is 10 to 14, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 12.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 15.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 6.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 7.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.25% |
| Total | 1,202 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaus grew from 976 in 1990 to 1,107 in 2020, an increase of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.72%, or a decrease of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,202 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 976 | – | |
| 996 | 0.38% | |
| 1,163 | 3.38% | |
| 1,342 | 1.99% | |
| 1,365 | 0.62% | |
| 1,202 | -2.39% | |
| 1,107 | -1.72% |
Location
Gaus is situated at approximately 10.1933, 124.5630. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.7 meters or 15.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaus does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.