Gebalagnan, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 423 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3759, 124.6806 (12° 23' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.7 meters (74.5 feet) |
Gebalagnan, formerly Hibalagnan, is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 423. This represented 0.43% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gebalagnan in the 2015 Census was 323 broken down into 67 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 202 | 44 | 4.59 | |
| 247 | 50 | 4.94 | |
| 233 | 47 | 4.96 | |
| 271 | 47 | 5.77 | |
| 323 | 67 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gebalagnan is 1 to 4, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 50 | 15.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 11.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 13.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 13.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 4.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 4.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 3.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 3.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.31% |
| Total | 323 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gebalagnan grew from 0 in 1990 to 423 in 2020, an increase of 423 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.84%, or an increase of 100 people, from the previous population of 323 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 202 | ||
| 247 | 4.41% | |
| 233 | -0.80% | |
| 271 | 5.65% | |
| 323 | 3.40% | |
| 423 | 5.84% |
Location
Gebalagnan is situated at approximately 12.3759, 124.6806, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.7 meters or 74.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gebalagnan 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.