Palaquio, Municipality of Bucay, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Bucay |
| Postal code | 2805 |
| Population (2020) | 1,063 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5637, 120.7444 (17° 34' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 102.1 meters (335.0 feet) |
Palaquio is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,063. This represented 5.92% of the total population of Bucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palaquio in the 2015 Census was 1,042 broken down into 216 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | 131 | 6.13 | |
| 969 | 144 | 6.73 | |
| 869 | 152 | 5.72 | |
| 960 | 180 | 5.33 | |
| 994 | 198 | 5.02 | |
| 1,042 | 216 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palaquio is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 5.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.82% |
| Total | 1,042 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palaquio grew from 803 in 1990 to 1,063 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.42%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,042 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 803 | – | |
| 969 | 3.58% | |
| 869 | -2.31% | |
| 960 | 1.38% | |
| 994 | 1.27% | |
| 1,042 | 0.90% | |
| 1,063 | 0.42% |
Location
Palaquio is situated at approximately 17.5637, 120.7444, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 102.1 meters or 335.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palaquio 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.