Palao, City of Iligan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| City | Iligan |
| Postal code | 9200 |
| Population (2020) | 10,778 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2286, 124.2532 (8° 14' North, 124° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Palao is a barangay in the city of Iligan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,778. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Iligan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palao in the 2015 Census was 9,524 broken down into 2,086 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,983 | 2,673 | 5.61 | |
| 10,266 | 1,979 | 5.19 | |
| 8,869 | 1,774 | 5.00 | |
| 9,445 | 2,025 | 4.66 | |
| 9,445 | 1,971 | 4.79 | |
| 9,524 | 2,086 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palao is 20 to 24, with 933 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 103 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 150 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 624 | 6.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 812 | 8.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 834 | 8.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 893 | 9.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 933 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 821 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 680 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 667 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 585 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 569 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 457 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 483 | 5.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 416 | 4.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 287 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 175 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 103 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 111 | 1.16% |
| Total | 9,600 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palao fell from 15,191 in 1990 to 10,778 in 2020, a decrease of 4,413 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 1,178 people, from the previous population of 9,600 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,191 | – | |
| 10,355 | -6.93% | |
| 8,932 | -3.12% | |
| 9,506 | 0.86% | |
| 9,544 | 0.15% | |
| 9,600 | 0.11% | |
| 10,778 | 2.47% |
Location
Palao is situated at approximately 8.2286, 124.2532, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palao 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.