G. B. Tan, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 229 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Laoang |
| Coordinates | 12.5465, 125.0303 (12° 33' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.4 meters (11.2 feet) |
G. B. Tan is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 229. This represented 0.38% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of G. B. Tan in the 2015 Census was 207 broken down into 45 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 39 | 5.21 | |
| 268 | 47 | 5.70 | |
| 347 | 51 | 6.80 | |
| 281 | 48 | 5.85 | |
| 295 | 63 | 4.68 | |
| 207 | 45 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in G. B. Tan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 12.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 12.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 12.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 8 | 3.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 4.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 1.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 6.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 3.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.48% |
| Total | 207 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of G. B. Tan grew from 203 in 1990 to 229 in 2020, an increase of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 207 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | – | |
| 268 | 5.34% | |
| 347 | 5.70% | |
| 281 | -2.87% | |
| 295 | 1.79% | |
| 207 | -6.52% | |
| 229 | 2.15% |
Location
G. B. Tan is situated at approximately 12.5465, 125.0303, in the island of Daranasan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.4 meters or 11.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
G. B. Tan 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.