Gusa, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 388 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0977, 125.0802 (12° 6' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 328.6 meters (1,078.1 feet) |
Gusa is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 388. This represented 5.00% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gusa in the 2015 Census was 347 broken down into 70 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 50 | 4.92 | |
| 366 | 78 | 4.69 | |
| 457 | 89 | 5.13 | |
| 345 | 63 | 5.48 | |
| 233 | 43 | 5.42 | |
| 347 | 70 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gusa is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 13.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 16.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 17.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 3.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 7 | 2.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 1.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 347 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gusa grew from 246 in 1990 to 388 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 347 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | – | |
| 366 | 7.73% | |
| 457 | 4.88% | |
| 345 | -3.80% | |
| 233 | -13.31% | |
| 347 | 7.88% | |
| 388 | 2.38% |
Location
Gusa is situated at approximately 12.0977, 125.0802, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 328.6 meters or 1,078.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gusa 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.