Napsan, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 3,064 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7179, 118.4591 (9° 43' North, 118° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.3 meters (92.8 feet) |
Napsan is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,064. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Napsan in the 2015 Census was 1,797 broken down into 417 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,191 | 227 | 5.25 | |
| 2,154 | 421 | 5.12 | |
| 1,911 | 406 | 4.71 | |
| 2,370 | 489 | 4.85 | |
| 2,370 | 537 | 4.41 | |
| 1,797 | 417 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Napsan is 10 to 14, with 238 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 145 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 217 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 238 | 13.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 215 | 11.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 7.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 6.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 123 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.72% |
| Total | 1,797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Napsan grew from 1,191 in 1990 to 3,064 in 2020, an increase of 1,873 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 11.89%, or an increase of 1,267 people, from the previous population of 1,797 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,191 | – | |
| 2,165 | 11.85% | |
| 1,917 | -2.57% | |
| 2,370 | 2.97% | |
| 2,370 | 0.00% | |
| 1,797 | -5.13% | |
| 3,064 | 11.89% |
Location
Napsan is situated at approximately 9.7179, 118.4591, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.3 meters or 92.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Napsan 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.