Salang, Municipality of Balabac, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Balabac |
| Postal code | 5307 |
| Population (2020) | 2,730 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balabac |
| Coordinates | 8.0362, 117.0377 (8° 2' North, 117° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Salang is a barangay in the municipality of Balabac, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,730. This represented 6.42% of the total population of Balabac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salang in the 2015 Census was 2,529 broken down into 503 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,586 | 274 | 5.79 | |
| 1,539 | 340 | 4.53 | |
| 1,977 | 402 | 4.92 | |
| 2,429 | 509 | 4.77 | |
| 2,533 | 484 | 5.23 | |
| 2,529 | 503 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salang is 5 to 9, with 387 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 305 | 12.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 387 | 15.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 338 | 13.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 320 | 12.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 267 | 10.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 169 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 175 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 4.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 82 | 3.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 2.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 2.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 1.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 0.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.75% |
| Total | 2,529 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salang grew from 1,586 in 1990 to 2,730 in 2020, an increase of 1,144 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 201 people, from the previous population of 2,529 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,586 | – | |
| 1,539 | -0.56% | |
| 1,977 | 5.52% | |
| 2,429 | 2.88% | |
| 2,533 | 1.54% | |
| 2,529 | -0.03% | |
| 2,730 | 1.62% |
Location
Salang is situated at approximately 8.0362, 117.0377, in the island of Balabac. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salang 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.