Decalachao, Municipality of Coron, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Coron |
| Postal code | 5316 |
| Population (2020) | 3,733 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 12.1532, 120.0879 (12° 9' North, 120° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Decalachao is a barangay in the municipality of Coron, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,733. This represented 5.67% of the total population of Coron.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Decalachao in the 2015 Census was 2,027 broken down into 497 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 155 | 5.48 | |
| 761 | 134 | 5.68 | |
| 1,167 | 228 | 5.12 | |
| 1,214 | 253 | 4.80 | |
| 1,233 | 272 | 4.53 | |
| 2,027 | 497 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Decalachao is 5 to 9, with 258 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 11.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 258 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 216 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 207 | 10.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 156 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 116 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 104 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.30% |
| Total | 2,027 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Decalachao grew from 850 in 1990 to 3,733 in 2020, an increase of 2,883 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 13.72%, or an increase of 1,706 people, from the previous population of 2,027 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | – | |
| 761 | -2.05% | |
| 1,167 | 9.60% | |
| 1,238 | 0.82% | |
| 1,243 | 0.15% | |
| 2,027 | 9.76% | |
| 3,733 | 13.72% |
Location
Decalachao is situated at approximately 12.1532, 120.0879, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Decalachao 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.