Tabon, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Quezon |
| Postal code | 5304 |
| Population (2020) | 5,208 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.2381, 118.0271 (9° 14' North, 118° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.5 meters (73.8 feet) |
Tabon is a barangay in the municipality of Quezon, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,208. This represented 7.98% of the total population of Quezon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabon in the 2015 Census was 4,845 broken down into 1,142 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,413 | 484 | 4.99 | |
| 2,833 | 583 | 4.86 | |
| 3,257 | 690 | 4.72 | |
| 3,658 | 846 | 4.32 | |
| 4,863 | 1,060 | 4.59 | |
| 4,845 | 1,142 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabon is 5 to 9, with 637 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 128 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 526 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 637 | 13.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 606 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 506 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 411 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 366 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 292 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 294 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 277 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 227 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 192 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 126 | 2.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 101 | 2.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 0.62% |
| Total | 4,845 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabon grew from 2,413 in 1990 to 5,208 in 2020, an increase of 2,795 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.53%, or an increase of 363 people, from the previous population of 4,845 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,413 | – | |
| 2,833 | 3.05% | |
| 3,257 | 3.04% | |
| 3,682 | 1.71% | |
| 4,873 | 10.74% | |
| 4,845 | -0.11% | |
| 5,208 | 1.53% |
Location
Tabon is situated at approximately 9.2381, 118.0271, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.5 meters or 73.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tabon 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.