Iraray, Municipality of Sofronio Española, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Sofronio Española |
| Postal code | 5324 |
| Population (2020) | 3,186 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.9692, 118.0427 (8° 58' North, 118° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Iraray is a barangay in the municipality of Sofronio Española, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,186. This represented 8.52% of the total population of Sofronio Española.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Iraray in the 2015 Census was 2,925 broken down into 652 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,488 | 274 | 5.43 | |
| 1,868 | 362 | 5.16 | |
| 2,391 | 444 | 5.39 | |
| 2,442 | 511 | 4.78 | |
| 2,916 | 593 | 4.92 | |
| 2,925 | 652 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Iraray is 5 to 9, with 365 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 292 | 9.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 365 | 12.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 360 | 12.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 349 | 11.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 261 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 213 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 162 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 177 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 134 | 4.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 112 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.62% |
| Total | 2,925 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Iraray grew from 1,488 in 1990 to 3,186 in 2020, an increase of 1,698 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 261 people, from the previous population of 2,925 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,488 | – | |
| 1,868 | 4.35% | |
| 2,391 | 5.44% | |
| 2,442 | 0.29% | |
| 2,916 | 6.67% | |
| 2,925 | 0.06% | |
| 3,186 | 1.82% |
Location
Iraray is situated at approximately 8.9692, 118.0427, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Iraray 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.