Gayad, Municipality of Capoocan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Capoocan |
| Postal code | 6530 |
| Population (2020) | 717 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4098, 124.5351 (11° 25' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
Gayad is a barangay in the municipality of Capoocan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 717. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Capoocan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gayad in the 2015 Census was 763 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 880 | 166 | 5.30 | |
| 801 | 157 | 5.10 | |
| 826 | 162 | 5.10 | |
| 727 | 146 | 4.98 | |
| 699 | 148 | 4.72 | |
| 763 | 170 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gayad is 10 to 14, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 10.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 87 | 11.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 13.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 12.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 5.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 4.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.66% |
| Total | 763 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gayad fell from 880 in 1990 to 717 in 2020, a decrease of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.30%, or a decrease of 46 people, from the previous population of 763 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 880 | – | |
| 801 | -1.75% | |
| 826 | 0.66% | |
| 727 | -1.75% | |
| 699 | -1.42% | |
| 763 | 1.68% | |
| 717 | -1.30% |
Location
Gayad is situated at approximately 11.4098, 124.5351, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gayad 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.