Tarusan, Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Bataraza |
| Postal code | 5306 |
| Population (2020) | 5,825 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.6605, 117.5231 (8° 40' North, 117° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.9 meters (29.2 feet) |
Tarusan is a barangay in the municipality of Bataraza, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,825. This represented 6.82% of the total population of Bataraza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tarusan in the 2015 Census was 4,926 broken down into 1,048 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,949 | 443 | 4.40 | |
| 2,506 | 514 | 4.88 | |
| 2,662 | 565 | 4.71 | |
| 3,463 | 765 | 4.53 | |
| 4,731 | 1,038 | 4.56 | |
| 4,926 | 1,048 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tarusan is 5 to 9, with 763 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 139 | 2.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 570 | 11.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 763 | 15.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 668 | 13.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 541 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 437 | 8.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 367 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 316 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 249 | 5.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 193 | 3.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 193 | 3.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 1.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 1.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 0.75% |
| Total | 4,926 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tarusan grew from 1,949 in 1990 to 5,825 in 2020, an increase of 3,876 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.59%, or an increase of 899 people, from the previous population of 4,926 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,949 | – | |
| 2,506 | 4.82% | |
| 2,662 | 1.30% | |
| 3,463 | 3.69% | |
| 4,731 | 12.03% | |
| 4,926 | 0.77% | |
| 5,825 | 3.59% |
Location
Tarusan is situated at approximately 8.6605, 117.5231, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.9 meters or 29.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tarusan 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.