Panitian, 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) | 6,187 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.0966, 118.0792 (9° 6' North, 118° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.4 meters (73.5 feet) |
Panitian is a barangay in the municipality of Sofronio Española, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,187. This represented 16.54% of the total population of Sofronio Española.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Panitian in the 2015 Census was 5,274 broken down into 1,244 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,483 | 739 | 4.71 | |
| 3,779 | 812 | 4.65 | |
| 4,272 | 935 | 4.57 | |
| 5,090 | 1,214 | 4.19 | |
| 4,878 | 1,137 | 4.29 | |
| 5,274 | 1,244 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Panitian is 5 to 9, with 677 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 120 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 573 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 677 | 12.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 662 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 607 | 11.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 414 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 369 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 341 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 328 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 259 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 231 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 178 | 3.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 183 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 138 | 2.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 0.63% |
| Total | 5,274 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Panitian grew from 3,483 in 1990 to 6,187 in 2020, an increase of 2,704 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.42%, or an increase of 913 people, from the previous population of 5,274 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,483 | – | |
| 3,794 | 1.62% | |
| 4,272 | 2.58% | |
| 5,090 | 2.45% | |
| 4,878 | -1.54% | |
| 5,274 | 1.50% | |
| 6,187 | 3.42% |
Location
Panitian is situated at approximately 9.0966, 118.0792, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.4 meters or 73.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Panitian 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.