Gap‑ang, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 6817 |
| Population (2020) | 953 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0609, 125.2899 (12° 4' North, 125° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.8 meters (28.9 feet) |
Gap‑ang is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 953. This represented 2.14% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gap-ang in the 2015 Census was 833 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | 102 | 5.14 | |
| 687 | 118 | 5.82 | |
| 921 | 178 | 5.17 | |
| 709 | 152 | 4.66 | |
| 829 | 165 | 5.02 | |
| 833 | 185 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gap-ang is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 11.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 78 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 7.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 5.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.60% |
| Total | 833 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gap-ang grew from 524 in 1990 to 953 in 2020, an increase of 429 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 833 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 524 | – | |
| 687 | 5.20% | |
| 921 | 6.49% | |
| 709 | -3.54% | |
| 829 | 5.86% | |
| 833 | 0.09% | |
| 953 | 2.87% |
Location
Gap‑ang is situated at approximately 12.0609, 125.2899, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.8 meters or 28.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gap‑ang 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.