Gamay Occidental I, Municipality of Gamay, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Gamay |
| Postal code | 6422 |
| Population (2020) | 368 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3856, 125.2965 (12° 23' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Gamay Occidental I, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 368. This represented 1.57% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gamay Occidental I in the 2015 Census was 624 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | 107 | 5.62 | |
| 536 | 110 | 4.87 | |
| 486 | 102 | 4.76 | |
| 468 | 104 | 4.50 | |
| 582 | 121 | 4.81 | |
| 624 | 140 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gamay Occidental I is 15 to 19, with 72 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 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 4.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.79% |
| Total | 629 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gamay Occidental I fell from 603 in 1990 to 368 in 2020, a decrease of 235 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 10.67%, or a decrease of 261 people, from the previous population of 629 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 603 | – | |
| 536 | -2.18% | |
| 486 | -2.08% | |
| 468 | -0.52% | |
| 583 | 8.33% | |
| 629 | 1.46% | |
| 368 | -10.67% |
Location
Gamay Occidental I is situated at approximately 12.3856, 125.2965, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gamay Occidental I 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.