Gayam, Municipality of Taft, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Taft |
| Postal code | 6816 |
| Population (2020) | 341 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8847, 125.3997 (11° 53' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Gayam is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 341. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Taft.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gayam in the 2015 Census was 262 broken down into 68 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 32 | 6.44 | |
| 238 | 40 | 5.95 | |
| 278 | 36 | 7.72 | |
| 223 | 45 | 4.96 | |
| 223 | 45 | 4.96 | |
| 262 | 68 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gayam is 5 to 9, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 4.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 14.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 12.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 3.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.38% |
| Total | 262 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Gayam grew from 206 in 1990 to 341 in 2020, an increase of 135 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.70%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 238 | 2.74% | |
| 278 | 3.39% | |
| 223 | -2.99% | |
| 223 | 0.00% | |
| 262 | 3.12% | |
| 341 | 5.70% |
Location
Gayam is situated at approximately 11.8847, 125.3997, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gayam 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.