Palang, Municipality of San Quintin, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | San Quintin |
| Postal code | 2808 |
| Population (2020) | 580 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5481, 120.5141 (17° 33' North, 120° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.8 meters (117.5 feet) |
Palang is a barangay in the municipality of San Quintin, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 580. This represented 10.17% of the total population of San Quintin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palang in the 2015 Census was 564 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | 115 | 4.50 | |
| 620 | 118 | 5.25 | |
| 648 | 116 | 5.59 | |
| 583 | 130 | 4.48 | |
| 589 | 126 | 4.67 | |
| 564 | 129 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palang is 5 to 9, with 54 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 7.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 8.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 8.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 4.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 4.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.60% |
| Total | 564 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palang grew from 518 in 1990 to 580 in 2020, an increase of 62 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 564 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 518 | – | |
| 620 | 3.42% | |
| 648 | 0.95% | |
| 583 | -1.45% | |
| 589 | 0.37% | |
| 564 | -0.82% | |
| 580 | 0.59% |
Location
Palang is situated at approximately 17.5481, 120.5141, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.8 meters or 117.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palang 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.