Gallego, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 438 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9239, 124.7889 (11° 55' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.7 meters (218.8 feet) |
Gallego is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 438. This represented 1.70% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gallego in the 2015 Census was 439 broken down into 82 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 43 | 4.93 | |
| 229 | 50 | 4.58 | |
| 271 | 57 | 4.75 | |
| 356 | 84 | 4.24 | |
| 403 | 81 | 4.98 | |
| 439 | 82 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gallego is 10 to 14, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 3.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 12.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 11.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 1.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.46% |
| Total | 439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gallego grew from 212 in 1990 to 438 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.05%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 439 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | – | |
| 229 | 1.46% | |
| 271 | 3.68% | |
| 356 | 3.83% | |
| 403 | 4.62% | |
| 439 | 1.64% | |
| 438 | -0.05% |
Location
Gallego is situated at approximately 11.9239, 124.7889, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.7 meters or 218.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gallego 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.