Paluan, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 5107 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Mindoro Strait, South China Sea, Verde Island Passage |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 564.50 km2 (217.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,566 |
| Density (2020) | 33 / km2 (85 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 25' North, 120° 28' East (13.4155, 120.4623) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Paluan is a coastal municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 564.50 square kilometers or 217.95 square miles which constitutes 9.65% of Occidental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,566. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Occidental Mindoro province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 33 inhabitants per square kilometer or 85 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Paluan has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alipaoy | 12.22% | 2,269 | 1,635 | 38.78% | 7.14% |
| Bagong Silang Poblacion | 0.98% | 182 | 250 | -27.20% | -6.46% |
| Handang Tumulong Poblacion | 1.78% | 330 | 442 | -25.34% | -5.97% |
| Harrison | 25.59% | 4,751 | 3,461 | 37.27% | 6.90% |
| Lumangbayan | 3.85% | 715 | 809 | -11.62% | -2.57% |
| Mananao | 9.56% | 1,774 | 1,895 | -6.39% | -1.38% |
| Mapalad Poblacion | 10.56% | 1,961 | 1,789 | 9.61% | 1.95% |
| Marikit | 9.96% | 1,850 | 1,596 | 15.91% | 3.16% |
| Pag-asa ng Bayan Poblacion | 2.04% | 379 | 372 | 1.88% | 0.39% |
| San Jose Poblacion | 3.17% | 588 | 631 | -6.81% | -1.47% |
| Silahis ng Pag-asa Poblacion | 2.39% | 443 | 533 | -16.89% | -3.82% |
| Tubili | 17.90% | 3,324 | 2,612 | 27.26% | 5.20% |
| Paluan Total | 18,566 | 16,025 | 15.86% | 3.15% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Paluan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,876,580.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,689,765.74 | – |
| 2010 | 74,324,977.80 | 114.26% |
| 2011 | 79,458,511.91 | 6.91% |
| 2012 | 78,555,584.53 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 91,327,310.20 | 16.26% |
| 2014 | 104,404,639.25 | 14.32% |
| 2015 | 116,586,806.14 | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 129,876,580.30 | 11.40% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Paluan in the 2015 Census was 15,920 broken down into 3,603 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,547 | 1,615 | 4.67 | |
| 11,229 | 2,365 | 4.75 | |
| 12,022 | 2,483 | 4.84 | |
| 13,712 | 2,964 | 4.63 | |
| 15,198 | 3,275 | 4.64 | |
| 15,920 | 3,603 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paluan is 5 to 9, with 2,111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 119 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 394 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,802 | 11.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,111 | 13.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,103 | 13.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,512 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,247 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,086 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,021 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 923 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 785 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 758 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 671 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 533 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 400 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 261 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 166 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 133 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 119 | 0.74% |
| Total | 16,025 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paluan grew from 1,345 in 1903 to 18,566 in 2020, an increase of 17,221 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.15%, or an increase of 2,541 people, from the previous population of 16,025 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,345 | – | |
| 2,418 | 3.77% | |
| 3,305 | 1.57% | |
| 2,718 | -1.99% | |
| 4,597 | 4.73% | |
| 5,383 | 1.56% | |
| 7,346 | 6.44% | |
| 7,438 | 0.25% | |
| 7,549 | 0.15% | |
| 11,234 | 7.73% | |
| 12,023 | 1.47% | |
| 13,718 | 1.84% | |
| 15,223 | 3.86% | |
| 16,025 | 0.98% | |
| 18,566 | 3.15% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Paluan for the year 2019 was 12,046, broken down into 6,390 males and 5,656 females.
Location
The municipal center of Paluan is situated at approximately 13° 25' North, 120° 28' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Paluan are Batangas City, Batangas, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Tagaytay, Cavite, Lipa, Batangas, Trece Martires, Cavite, and Tanauan, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, Looc, Occidental Mindoro, Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, Calatagan, Batangas, and Tingloy, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 141.40 kilometers (87.86 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, 25.48 kilometers (15.83 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, 28.87 kilometers (17.94 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Looc, Occidental Mindoro, 40.76 kilometers (25.33 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, 46.09 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Calatagan, Batangas, 49.58 kilometers (30.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Tingloy, Batangas, 51.90 kilometers (32.25 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
Nearest cities
- Batangas City, Batangas, 74.51 kilometers (46.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 77.40 kilometers (48.09 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 91.41 kilometers (56.80 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 95.52 kilometers (59.36 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 104.99 kilometers (65.24 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 104.76 kilometers (65.09 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
Distance from Manila: 141.40 kilometers (87.86 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.