Palje, Municipality of Romblon, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Romblon |
| Postal code | 5500 |
| Population (2020) | 624 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Romblon |
| Coordinates | 12.4890, 122.2751 (12° 29' North, 122° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.4 meters (99.7 feet) |
Palje is a barangay in the municipality of Romblon, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 624. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Romblon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palje in the 2015 Census was 587 broken down into 146 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | 91 | 4.85 | |
| 607 | 115 | 5.28 | |
| 562 | 110 | 5.11 | |
| 568 | 138 | 4.12 | |
| 615 | 133 | 4.62 | |
| 587 | 146 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palje is 5 to 9, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 12.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 5.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.39% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.19% |
| Total | 587 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palje grew from 441 in 1990 to 624 in 2020, an increase of 183 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.29%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 587 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 441 | – | |
| 607 | 6.17% | |
| 562 | -1.64% | |
| 568 | 0.15% | |
| 615 | 2.94% | |
| 587 | -0.88% | |
| 624 | 1.29% |
Location
Palje is situated at approximately 12.4890, 122.2751, in the island of Romblon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.4 meters or 99.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palje 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.