Gakat, Municipality of Libagon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Libagon |
| Postal code | 6615 |
| Population (2020) | 1,218 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3683, 125.0259 (10° 22' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Gakat is a barangay in the municipality of Libagon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,218. This represented 7.99% of the total population of Libagon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gakat in the 2015 Census was 1,292 broken down into 280 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,048 | 214 | 4.90 | |
| 1,004 | 212 | 4.74 | |
| 1,109 | 230 | 4.82 | |
| 1,273 | 269 | 4.73 | |
| 1,256 | 297 | 4.23 | |
| 1,292 | 280 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gakat is 5 to 9, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 11.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 5.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 5.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.70% |
| Total | 1,292 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gakat grew from 1,048 in 1990 to 1,218 in 2020, an increase of 170 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.23%, or a decrease of 74 people, from the previous population of 1,292 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,048 | – | |
| 1,004 | -0.80% | |
| 1,109 | 2.16% | |
| 1,273 | 1.92% | |
| 1,256 | -0.49% | |
| 1,292 | 0.54% | |
| 1,218 | -1.23% |
Location
Gakat is situated at approximately 10.3683, 125.0259, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gakat shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Upper Bantawon, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
- Calinao, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
- Manlico, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
- Nahaong, Libagon, Southern Leyte
- Kanangkaan, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Olisihan, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Javier, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Mac, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Maria Plana, Sogod, Southern Leyte
- Catmon, Silago, Southern Leyte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.