Ransang, Municipality of Rizal, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Rizal |
| Postal code | 5323 |
| Population (2020) | 5,339 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.9088, 117.5507 (8° 55' North, 117° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.9 meters (94.8 feet) |
Ransang is a barangay in the municipality of Rizal, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,339. This represented 9.51% of the total population of Rizal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ransang in the 2015 Census was 4,983 broken down into 1,204 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,726 | 400 | 4.32 | |
| 2,025 | 451 | 4.49 | |
| 3,040 | 668 | 4.55 | |
| 3,305 | 719 | 4.60 | |
| 4,168 | 960 | 4.34 | |
| 4,983 | 1,204 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ransang is 5 to 9, with 725 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 134 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 611 | 12.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 725 | 14.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 635 | 12.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 506 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 409 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 360 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 337 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 270 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 243 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 192 | 3.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 174 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 129 | 2.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 92 | 1.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.56% |
| Total | 4,983 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ransang grew from 1,726 in 1990 to 5,339 in 2020, an increase of 3,613 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 356 people, from the previous population of 4,983 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,726 | – | |
| 2,035 | 3.13% | |
| 3,040 | 8.99% | |
| 3,305 | 1.16% | |
| 4,168 | 8.81% | |
| 4,983 | 3.46% | |
| 5,339 | 1.46% |
Location
Ransang is situated at approximately 8.9088, 117.5507, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.9 meters or 94.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ransang 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.