Silanga, Municipality of Taytay, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Taytay |
| Postal code | 5312 |
| Population (2020) | 1,587 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 11.0239, 119.5642 (11° 1' North, 119° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Silanga is a barangay in the municipality of Taytay, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,587. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Taytay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silanga in the 2015 Census was 1,288 broken down into 282 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 462 | 102 | 4.53 | |
| 595 | 125 | 4.76 | |
| 769 | 146 | 5.27 | |
| 906 | 191 | 4.74 | |
| 1,091 | 227 | 4.81 | |
| 1,288 | 282 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silanga is 5 to 9, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 10.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 16.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 190 | 14.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 121 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 8.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 92 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.16% |
| Total | 1,288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silanga grew from 462 in 1990 to 1,587 in 2020, an increase of 1,125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.49%, or an increase of 299 people, from the previous population of 1,288 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 462 | – | |
| 595 | 4.85% | |
| 769 | 5.65% | |
| 906 | 2.29% | |
| 1,091 | 7.00% | |
| 1,288 | 3.21% | |
| 1,587 | 4.49% |
Location
Silanga is situated at approximately 11.0239, 119.5642, 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
Silanga 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.