Palanas, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 4209 |
| Population (2020) | 2,580 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8905, 120.9065 (13° 53' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) |
Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,580. This represented 2.77% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 3,103 broken down into 673 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,203 | 219 | 5.49 | |
| 854 | 258 | 3.31 | |
| 1,681 | 356 | 4.72 | |
| 2,040 | 421 | 4.85 | |
| 2,638 | 569 | 4.64 | |
| 3,103 | 673 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 5 to 9, with 356 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 275 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 356 | 11.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 334 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 318 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 297 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 244 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 240 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 212 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 197 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 159 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 146 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 101 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.55% |
| Total | 3,103 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 1,206 in 1990 to 2,580 in 2020, an increase of 1,374 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.81%, or a decrease of 523 people, from the previous population of 3,103 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,206 | – | |
| 854 | -6.26% | |
| 1,681 | 15.63% | |
| 2,040 | 2.71% | |
| 2,638 | 9.81% | |
| 3,103 | 3.14% | |
| 2,580 | -3.81% |
Location
Palanas is situated at approximately 13.8905, 120.9065, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.3 meters or 7.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanas 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.