Gasdo, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 139 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2734, 124.6629 (12° 16' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 215.9 meters (708.3 feet) |
Gasdo is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 139. This represented 0.07% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gasdo in the 2015 Census was 127 broken down into 25 households or an average of 5.08 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 32 | 4.78 | |
| 153 | 30 | 5.10 | |
| 154 | 26 | 5.92 | |
| 151 | 26 | 5.81 | |
| 133 | 22 | 6.05 | |
| 127 | 25 | 5.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gasdo is 1 to 4, with 19 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 14.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 11.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 12 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 11 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 10.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 5 | 3.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 3.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 2 | 1.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 1.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 3.15% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 1.57% |
| Total | 127 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gasdo fell from 153 in 1990 to 139 in 2020, a decrease of 14 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.92%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 127 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | – | |
| 156 | 0.36% | |
| 162 | 0.81% | |
| 151 | -0.97% | |
| 133 | -4.52% | |
| 127 | -0.87% | |
| 139 | 1.92% |
Location
Gasdo is situated at approximately 12.2734, 124.6629, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 215.9 meters or 708.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gasdo 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.