Gabayan, Municipality of Lazi, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Lazi |
| Postal code | 6228 |
| Population (2020) | 2,097 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1162, 123.6177 (9° 7' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.5 meters (129.6 feet) |
Gabayan is a barangay in the municipality of Lazi, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,097. This represented 9.32% of the total population of Lazi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabayan in the 2015 Census was 1,970 broken down into 500 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,641 | 341 | 4.81 | |
| 1,546 | 333 | 4.64 | |
| 1,626 | 364 | 4.47 | |
| 1,845 | 451 | 4.09 | |
| 1,934 | 487 | 3.97 | |
| 1,970 | 500 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabayan is 5 to 9, with 212 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 7.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 212 | 10.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 208 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 174 | 8.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 6.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 138 | 7.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 101 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 107 | 5.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 4.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 2.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 2.44% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.83% |
| Total | 1,970 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabayan grew from 1,641 in 1990 to 2,097 in 2020, an increase of 456 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.32%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 1,970 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,641 | – | |
| 1,546 | -1.11% | |
| 1,626 | 1.09% | |
| 1,845 | 1.76% | |
| 1,934 | 1.73% | |
| 1,970 | 0.35% | |
| 2,097 | 1.32% |
Location
Gabayan is situated at approximately 9.1162, 123.6177, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.5 meters or 129.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gabayan 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.