Kalayaan, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 1 |
| Postal code | 5322 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Area (2013) | 290.00 km2 (111.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 193 |
| Density (2020) | 1 / km2 (2 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 3' North, 114° 17' East (11.0534, 114.2857) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Kalayaan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 290.00 square kilometers or 111.97 square miles which constitutes 1.98% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 193. This represented 0.02% of the total population of Palawan province, or 0.01% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1 inhabitant per square kilometer or 2 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kalayaan has 1 barangay.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pag-asa | 100.00% | 193 | 184 | 4.89% | 1.01% |
| Kalayaan Total | 193 | 184 | 4.89% | 1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kalayaan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱59,743,684.44.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 35,998,715.30 | – |
| 2011 | 39,007,706.20 | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 37,687,718.37 | -3.38% |
| 2013 | 42,004,159.19 | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 47,449,798.18 | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 40,751,926.77 | -14.12% |
| 2016 | 59,743,684.44 | 46.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Kalayaan in the 2015 Census was 96 broken down into 31 households or an average of 3.10 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 116 | 29 | 4.00 | |
| 120 | 24 | 5.00 | |
| 53 | 16 | 3.31 | |
| 161 | 31 | 5.19 | |
| 96 | 31 | 3.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kalayaan is 25 to 29, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 55 to 59, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 13 | 7.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 8 | 4.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 3 | 1.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 29.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 16.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 10.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 8.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 5 | 2.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 2 | 1.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.54% |
| 60 to 64 | – | 0.00% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 184 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Kalayaan fell from 334 in 1980 to 193 in 2020, a decrease of 141 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 184 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 334 | – | |
| 50 | -17.30% | |
| 349 | 43.91% | |
| 223 | -9.16% | |
| 114 | -8.84% | |
| 222 | 27.46% | |
| 184 | -3.51% | |
| 193 | 1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kalayaan for the year 2019 was 391, broken down into 288 males and 103 females.
Location
The municipal center of Kalayaan is situated at approximately 11° 3' North, 114° 17' East, in the island of Pag-asa (Thitu). Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 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 Kalayaan are Puerto Princesa, Olongapo, Balanga, Bataan, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, and Tagaytay, Cavite. The nearest municipalities are Rizal, Palawan, Bataraza, Palawan, Quezon, Palawan, Balabac, Palawan, Brooke's Point, Palawan, and Sofronio Española, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 825.26 kilometers (512.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Rizal, Palawan, 431.65 kilometers (268.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Bataraza, Palawan, 451.39 kilometers (280.48 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Quezon, Palawan, 453.58 kilometers (281.84 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Balabac, Palawan, 456.22 kilometers (283.48 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Brooke's Point, Palawan, 463.86 kilometers (288.23 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Sofronio Española, Palawan, 467.64 kilometers (290.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 508.92 kilometers (316.23 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Olongapo, 773.34 kilometers (480.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N56°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 788.48 kilometers (489.94 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 793.76 kilometers (493.22 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 794.66 kilometers (493.78 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 797.49 kilometers (495.53 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
Distance from Manila: 825.26 kilometers (512.79 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°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.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.