Palo, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 6501 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 221.27 km2 (85.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 76,213 |
| Density (2020) | 344 / km2 (892 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 10' North, 124° 59' East (11.1600, 124.9901) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.3 feet) |
Palo is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 221.27 square kilometers or 85.43 square miles which constitutes 3.49% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 76,213. This represented 4.29% of the total population of Leyte province, or 1.68% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 344 inhabitants per square kilometer or 892 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Palo has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahaway | 1.96% | 1,497 | 1,238 | 20.92% | 4.08% |
| Arado | 3.34% | 2,548 | 2,244 | 13.55% | 2.71% |
| Baras | 2.93% | 2,235 | 4,158 | -46.25% | -12.25% |
| Barayong | 2.96% | 2,259 | 1,845 | 22.44% | 4.35% |
| Buri | 1.66% | 1,264 | 1,418 | -10.86% | -2.39% |
| Cabarasan Daku | 1.07% | 817 | 800 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Cabarasan Guti | 0.54% | 408 | 461 | -11.50% | -2.54% |
| Campetik | 4.81% | 3,666 | 2,614 | 40.24% | 7.38% |
| Candahug | 1.62% | 1,233 | 1,381 | -10.72% | -2.36% |
| Cangumbang | 1.75% | 1,330 | 1,245 | 6.83% | 1.40% |
| Canhidoc | 1.61% | 1,228 | 1,077 | 14.02% | 2.80% |
| Capirawan | 2.55% | 1,943 | 2,000 | -2.85% | -0.61% |
| Castilla | 2.87% | 2,186 | 1,805 | 21.11% | 4.11% |
| Cavite East | 3.67% | 2,796 | 2,634 | 6.15% | 1.26% |
| Cavite West | 2.60% | 1,984 | 2,213 | -10.35% | -2.27% |
| Cogon | 3.90% | 2,969 | 3,030 | -2.01% | -0.43% |
| Gacao | 4.63% | 3,528 | 2,971 | 18.75% | 3.68% |
| Guindapunan | 10.12% | 7,714 | 6,302 | 22.41% | 4.35% |
| Libertad | 5.58% | 4,251 | 3,190 | 33.26% | 6.23% |
| Luntad | 0.60% | 454 | 441 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Naga-naga | 3.49% | 2,661 | 2,435 | 9.28% | 1.89% |
| Pawing | 5.69% | 4,340 | 4,475 | -3.02% | -0.64% |
| Salvacion | 3.41% | 2,600 | 2,058 | 26.34% | 5.04% |
| San Agustin | 1.52% | 1,160 | 589 | 96.94% | 15.33% |
| San Antonio | 1.52% | 1,157 | 1,022 | 13.21% | 2.65% |
| San Fernando | 2.66% | 2,031 | 1,632 | 24.45% | 4.71% |
| San Isidro | 1.92% | 1,465 | 1,442 | 1.60% | 0.33% |
| San Joaquin | 3.73% | 2,844 | 2,729 | 4.21% | 0.87% |
| San Jose | 6.71% | 5,113 | 4,152 | 23.15% | 4.48% |
| San Miguel | 2.16% | 1,649 | 1,849 | -10.82% | -2.38% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.33% | 1,013 | 1,435 | -29.41% | -7.07% |
| Tacuranga | 2.59% | 1,975 | 1,620 | 21.91% | 4.26% |
| Teraza | 2.49% | 1,895 | 1,547 | 22.50% | 4.36% |
| Palo Total | 76,213 | 70,052 | 8.79% | 1.79% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Palo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱157,879,521.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 88,755,960.66 | – |
| 2010 | 95,029,192.60 | 7.07% |
| 2011 | 103,183,428.20 | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 100,065,755.54 | -3.02% |
| 2013 | 111,560,990.01 | 11.49% |
| 2014 | 121,046,123.39 | 8.50% |
| 2015 | 139,179,013.18 | 14.98% |
| 2016 | 157,879,521.15 | 13.44% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Palo in the 2015 Census was 69,260 broken down into 15,730 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,777 | 7,111 | 5.31 | |
| 42,419 | 8,345 | 5.08 | |
| 47,353 | 9,272 | 5.11 | |
| 55,662 | 11,342 | 4.91 | |
| 62,206 | 12,911 | 4.82 | |
| 69,260 | 15,730 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palo is 5 to 9, with 7,743 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 472 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,727 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,402 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,743 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,468 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,545 | 10.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,830 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,623 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,108 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,457 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,753 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,400 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,812 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,321 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,731 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,249 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 880 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 531 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 472 | 0.67% |
| Total | 70,052 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palo grew from 17,480 in 1903 to 76,213 in 2020, an increase of 58,733 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.79%, or an increase of 6,161 people, from the previous population of 70,052 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17,480 | – | |
| 20,518 | 1.02% | |
| 25,471 | 1.09% | |
| 27,253 | 0.70% | |
| 25,325 | -0.64% | |
| 26,063 | 0.28% | |
| 26,218 | 0.12% | |
| 31,124 | 3.49% | |
| 38,100 | 2.04% | |
| 43,095 | 2.33% | |
| 47,982 | 2.33% | |
| 56,781 | 2.35% | |
| 62,727 | 3.69% | |
| 70,052 | 2.12% | |
| 76,213 | 1.79% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Palo for the year 2019 was 42,949, broken down into 21,423 males and 21,526 females.
Location
The municipal center of Palo is situated at approximately 11° 10' North, 124° 59' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.3 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 Palo are Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are Tanauan, Leyte, Santa Fe, Leyte, Pastrana, Leyte, Tolosa, Leyte, Tabontabon, Leyte, and Dagami, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 577.43 kilometers (358.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tanauan, Leyte, 6.51 kilometers (4.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Santa Fe, Leyte, 8.64 kilometers (5.37 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Pastrana, Leyte, 11.65 kilometers (7.24 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Tolosa, Leyte, 11.95 kilometers (7.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 13.37 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Dagami, Leyte, 14.48 kilometers (9.00 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 9.43 kilometers (5.86 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 45.21 kilometers (28.09 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 57.40 kilometers (35.67 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 69.06 kilometers (42.91 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 69.51 kilometers (43.19 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 109.20 kilometers (67.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
Distance from Manila: 577.43 kilometers (358.80 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
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.