Princesa, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 1,003 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7365, 118.7334 (9° 44' North, 118° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.5 meters (50.9 feet) |
Princesa, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,003. This represented 0.33% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Princesa in the 2015 Census was 1,015 broken down into 256 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 997 | 204 | 4.89 | |
| 1,207 | 244 | 4.95 | |
| 907 | 187 | 4.85 | |
| 996 | 214 | 4.65 | |
| 1,033 | 252 | 4.10 | |
| 1,015 | 256 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Princesa is 25 to 29, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 6.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 11.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 10.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 10.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 120 | 11.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 8.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.39% |
| Total | 1,015 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Princesa grew from 997 in 1990 to 1,003 in 2020, an increase of 6 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.25%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 1,015 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 997 | – | |
| 1,207 | 3.65% | |
| 907 | -5.94% | |
| 996 | 1.30% | |
| 1,034 | 1.37% | |
| 1,015 | -0.35% | |
| 1,003 | -0.25% |
Location
Princesa is situated at approximately 9.7365, 118.7334, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.5 meters or 50.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Princesa 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.