Gulod, Cabuyao

Barangay Gulod (PSGC: 043404007) is one of the eighteen (18) urbanized[1] barangays comprising the City of Cabuyao in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It lies for about 3.5 kilometers away from the city proper of Cabuyao and is situated at the eastern portion of the city. According to the 2010 Census,[2] it has a population of 9,417 inhabitants (from 10,127 in Census 2007[3]), making it ranked as 11th largest barangay in Cabuyao when it comes to population.

Barangay Gulod

City of Cabuyao
Lakeside Barangay
Seal
Nickname(s): 
Nayon ng Gulod, Barrio Gulod
Country Philippines
RegionCalabarzon (Region IV-A)
ProvinceLaguna
CityCabuyao
Puroks7
Incorporated (settlement)1571
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Barangay, with Chairman as its head supported by seven (7) Barangay Councilors
 • Barangay ChairmanDominador V. Maniclang
Area
 • Lakeside Barangay4.08 km2 (1.00387 sq mi)
 • Urban
4.08 km2 (1.00387 sq mi)
Population
 (May 2010)
 • Lakeside Barangay9,417
 • Density2,300/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
 • Urban
9,417
 • Urban density2,300/km2 (9,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)Manila
Zip Code
4025
Area code(s)049
LanguagesTagalog and English
DemonymGuleños

Barangay Gulod is popular for being the birthplace and hometown of Bum Tenorio Jr., award-winning columnist, Philippine Star; Charice Pempengco, the country's teen singing sensation; and Teresita S. Lazaro, former Governor of Laguna. Gulod is an lakeside barangay part of Cabuyao City in Laguna.

Political Division

It is politically subdivided into seven (7) Puroks:

  • Purok 1
  • Purok 2
  • Purok 3
  • Purok 4 (Barangay Proper)
  • Purok 5
  • Purok 6
  • Purok 7
  • Purok 8

Geography

Land Area

The total land area of Barangay Gulod is 408.7 hectares (has.) or 4.087 square kilometers (km2), ranking first (1st) out of eighteen (18) barangays in the city of Cabuyao when it comes to land area. It lies for about 3.5 kilometers (km) away from the town proper and is situated at the eastern portion of the municipality and southwest of the Laguna de Bay, the country's largest lake.[4]

Location

It is located southwest of Laguna de Bay, the country's largest lake, northwest of Brgy. Baclaran, west of Brgy. Mamatid, north of Brgy. San Isidro, Pulo and Banay-Banay, east and northeast of Brgy. Marinig in Cabuyao, Laguna.

It is also one of the six (6) "along the lake" barangays of the town while the others are Barangays Mamatid, Baclaran, Marinig, Butong and Bigaa.[4]

Climate

Types of Seasons

The rainfall regime of Barangay Gulod is characterized by the two (2) pronounced seasons, the wet and dry seasons. The wet season which is from June to November and the relatively dry season that lasts from December to May. The average rainfall is about 2,000 mm of rain falling in an average year, there are about 150 days which are rainy days.[5]

Temperature

The seasonal variations of the Temperature field is uneventful. The coldest months start from November up to January and the warmest month on the record is the month of May. On the average, a 12 °C temperature difference exists between the warmest and coolest months. The mean annual temperature is a warm 27.5 °C.[5]

Humidity

The annual relative Humidity is 70%. The most humid months are June, July, August and September with the normal relative humidity registered at 84%, while April and May are the driest at 70%.[5]

Demography

According to 2010 Census,[2] it has a population of 9,417 inhabitants, decreased from 10,127 in Census 2007.[3]

No. Barangay Rank Population (2007) Population (2010) Population Density (2010) Annual Growth Rate (Average)
1Baclaran9th12,68312,1926,985/km2-0.43%
2Banay-Banay4th17,41921,9347.073/km22.88%
3Banlic7th9,70712,6755,511/km23.4%
4Bigaa10th8,64910,0514,807/km21.8%
5Butong8th12,27412,3607,630/km20.07%
6Casile16th1,5552,128669/km24.09%
7Diezmo15th2,6892,6811,686/km2-.1%
8Gulod11th10,1279,4172,304/km2-0.78%
9Mamatid1st37,16650,21319,313/km23.9%
10Marinig2nd25,61937,1699,494/km25.01%
11Niugan3rd21,99326,8077,615/km22.43%
12Pittland18th1,6271,740598/km20.77%
13Pulo6th13,19315,1245,041/km21.63%
14Sala12th7,4918,2755,353/km21.16%
15San Isidro5th15,49518,1455,767/km21.9%
16Barangay I Poblacion14th2,5892,83912,334/km21.07%
17Barangay II Poblacion17th1,9471,8407,886/km2-0.61%
18Barangay III Poblacion13th3,1532,84612,034/km2-1.08%
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TOTAL6th205,376248,4365,700/km26.34%

Barangay Officials (2013-2016)

Barangay Captain: Dominador V. Maniclang

Sangguniang Barangay Members:

  • Dante D. Hermano
  • Gean Mark J. Samson
  • Alexis L. Alejandro
  • Ronaldo C. Hatulan
  • Alexander A. Alpante
  • Celso B. Gimutao
  • Robin L. Alviar

See also

References
  1. Philippine Standard Geographic Code
  2. "Final Results - 2010 Census of Population". census.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
  3. 2007 Census table for Laguna Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine - National Statistics Office
  4. Cabuyao, Laguna/Barangay Location Archived 2012-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
  5. Cabuyao, Laguna/Physical Characteristics Archived 2010-10-29 at the Wayback Machine

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