Decabobo, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 1,181 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 12.1295, 120.2089 (12° 8' North, 120° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.9 meters (85.0 feet) |
Decabobo is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,181. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Decabobo in the 2015 Census was 1,068 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | 115 | 5.30 | |
| 592 | 112 | 5.29 | |
| 810 | 145 | 5.59 | |
| 1,004 | 183 | 5.49 | |
| 1,058 | 220 | 4.81 | |
| 1,068 | 235 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Decabobo is 10 to 14, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 106 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 139 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 11.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 123 | 10.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 94 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 3.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.43% |
| Total | 1,161 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Decabobo grew from 610 in 1990 to 1,181 in 2020, an increase of 571 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,161 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 610 | – | |
| 592 | -0.56% | |
| 810 | 6.95% | |
| 1,105 | 4.38% | |
| 1,125 | 0.66% | |
| 1,161 | 0.60% | |
| 1,181 | 0.36% |
Location
Decabobo is situated at approximately 12.1295, 120.2089, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.9 meters or 85.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Decabobo 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.