Gubang, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Baybay |
| Postal code | 6521 |
| Population (2020) | 442 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6407, 124.8678 (10° 38' North, 124° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.6 meters (192.3 feet) |
Gubang is a barangay in the city of Baybay, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 442. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Baybay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gubang in the 2015 Census was 541 broken down into 106 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 65 | 4.57 | |
| 318 | 67 | 4.75 | |
| 379 | 72 | 5.26 | |
| 405 | 94 | 4.31 | |
| 443 | 101 | 4.39 | |
| 541 | 106 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gubang is 20 to 24, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 9.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 11.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 8.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 7.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.11% |
| Total | 541 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gubang grew from 297 in 1990 to 442 in 2020, an increase of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.16%, or a decrease of 99 people, from the previous population of 541 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 318 | 1.29% | |
| 379 | 3.83% | |
| 410 | 1.09% | |
| 511 | 8.35% | |
| 541 | 1.09% | |
| 442 | -4.16% |
Location
Gubang is situated at approximately 10.6407, 124.8678, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.6 meters or 192.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gubang 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.