San Gabriel, City of Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| City | Borongan |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Population (2020) | 1,153 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5988, 125.2785 (11° 36' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 432.9 meters (1,420.3 feet) |
San Gabriel is a barangay in the city of Borongan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,153. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Borongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Gabriel in the 2015 Census was 1,154 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | 172 | 6.22 | |
| 1,014 | 194 | 5.23 | |
| 1,247 | 225 | 5.54 | |
| 1,146 | 246 | 4.66 | |
| 1,269 | 253 | 5.02 | |
| 1,154 | 261 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Gabriel is 15 to 19, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 9.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 12.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 14.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 98 | 8.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,154 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Gabriel grew from 1,070 in 1990 to 1,153 in 2020, an increase of 83 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 1,154 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,070 | – | |
| 1,014 | -1.00% | |
| 1,247 | 4.53% | |
| 1,146 | -1.16% | |
| 1,269 | 3.78% | |
| 1,154 | -1.79% | |
| 1,153 | -0.02% |
Location
San Gabriel is situated at approximately 11.5988, 125.2785, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 432.9 meters or 1,420.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Gabriel shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Andres, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- San Mateo, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Dalosdoson, Hinabangan, Samar
- San Jose, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Siha, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Caamlongan, Calbiga, Samar
- Binanggaran, Calbiga, Samar
- Buluan, Calbiga, Samar
- Canlobo, Pinabacdao, Samar
- Manaing, Pinabacdao, Samar
- Mabini, Basey, Samar
- Pinanag-an, Borongan, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.