Gajo, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 173 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0675, 124.6785 (12° 4' North, 124° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 180.9 meters (593.5 feet) |
Gajo is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 173. This represented 0.65% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gajo in the 2015 Census was 213 broken down into 49 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 45 | 4.18 | |
| 267 | 67 | 3.99 | |
| 207 | 56 | 3.70 | |
| 188 | 43 | 4.37 | |
| 197 | 49 | 4.02 | |
| 213 | 49 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gajo is 10 to 14, with 28 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 | 5 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 12.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 13.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 9.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 7.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 9.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 2.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.47% |
| Total | 213 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gajo fell from 188 in 1990 to 173 in 2020, a decrease of 15 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.28%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 213 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 188 | – | |
| 267 | 6.79% | |
| 207 | -5.31% | |
| 188 | -1.32% | |
| 197 | 1.72% | |
| 213 | 1.50% | |
| 173 | -4.28% |
Location
Gajo is situated at approximately 12.0675, 124.6785, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 180.9 meters or 593.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gajo 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.