Gutosan, Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Calubian |
| Postal code | 6534 |
| Population (2020) | 561 |
| Coordinates | 11.4335, 124.4368 (11° 26' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Gutosan is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 561. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Calubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gutosan in the 2015 Census was 593 broken down into 131 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 577 | 107 | 5.39 | |
| 643 | 112 | 5.74 | |
| 590 | 118 | 5.00 | |
| 530 | 108 | 4.91 | |
| 542 | 112 | 4.84 | |
| 593 | 131 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gutosan is 15 to 19, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 7.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 11.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.85% |
| Total | 593 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gutosan fell from 577 in 1990 to 561 in 2020, a decrease of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.16%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 593 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 577 | – | |
| 643 | 2.05% | |
| 590 | -1.83% | |
| 530 | -1.47% | |
| 542 | 0.82% | |
| 593 | 1.73% | |
| 561 | -1.16% |
Location
Gutosan is situated at approximately 11.4335, 124.4368, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gutosan 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.