Gaas, City of Ormoc, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Ormoc |
| Postal code | 6541 |
| Population (2020) | 1,346 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0320, 124.7099 (11° 2' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 606.8 meters (1,990.8 feet) |
Gaas is a barangay in the city of Ormoc, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,346. This represented 0.58% of the total population of Ormoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gaas in the 2015 Census was 1,169 broken down into 273 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 730 | 144 | 5.07 | |
| 791 | 185 | 4.28 | |
| 947 | 177 | 5.35 | |
| 1,120 | 245 | 4.57 | |
| 1,111 | 248 | 4.48 | |
| 1,169 | 273 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gaas is 5 to 9, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 9.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 13.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 2.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.77% |
| Total | 1,169 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gaas grew from 730 in 1990 to 1,346 in 2020, an increase of 616 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.01%, or an increase of 177 people, from the previous population of 1,169 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 730 | – | |
| 791 | 1.51% | |
| 947 | 3.93% | |
| 1,120 | 2.34% | |
| 1,120 | 0.00% | |
| 1,169 | 0.82% | |
| 1,346 | 3.01% |
Location
Gaas is situated at approximately 11.0320, 124.7099, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 606.8 meters or 1,990.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gaas 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.