Palusao, Municipality of Santo Niño, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Santo Niño |
| Postal code | 3525 |
| Population (2020) | 476 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8535, 121.5817 (17° 51' North, 121° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.4 meters (152.2 feet) |
Palusao is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 476. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Santo Niño.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palusao in the 2015 Census was 432 broken down into 107 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | 68 | 4.60 | |
| 350 | 73 | 4.79 | |
| 366 | 65 | 5.63 | |
| 453 | 92 | 4.92 | |
| 450 | 105 | 4.29 | |
| 432 | 107 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palusao is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 10.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 8.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 7.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 7.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 5.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.69% |
| Total | 432 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palusao grew from 313 in 1990 to 476 in 2020, an increase of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.06%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 432 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | – | |
| 350 | 2.12% | |
| 366 | 0.96% | |
| 453 | 2.98% | |
| 450 | -0.24% | |
| 432 | -0.77% | |
| 476 | 2.06% |
Location
Palusao is situated at approximately 17.8535, 121.5817, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.4 meters or 152.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palusao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mabitbitnong, Santo Niño, Cagayan
- Niug Norte, Santo Niño, Cagayan
- Centro Sur (Poblacion), Santo Niño, Cagayan
- Bacring, Amulung, Cagayan
- Cabuluan, Alcala, Cagayan
- Afusing Daga, Alcala, Cagayan
- Niug Sur, Santo Niño, Cagayan
- Lattac, Santo Niño, Cagayan
- Masical, Santo Niño, Cagayan
- La Suerte, Amulung, Cagayan
- Nagsabaran, Amulung, Cagayan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.