Paligsahan, Quezon City
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | National Capital Region (NCR) |
| City | Quezon City |
| Population (2020) | 3,518 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.6317, 121.0214 (14° 38' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.4 meters (76.8 feet) |
Paligsahan is a barangay in Quezon City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,518. This represented 0.12% of the total population of Quezon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paligsahan in the 2015 Census was 5,611 broken down into 1,578 households or an average of 3.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,583 | 813 | 4.41 | |
| 5,097 | 1,036 | 4.92 | |
| 4,515 | 999 | 4.52 | |
| 4,669 | 1,088 | 4.29 | |
| 4,803 | 1,223 | 3.93 | |
| 5,611 | 1,578 | 3.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paligsahan is 25 to 29, with 723 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 41 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 1.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 211 | 3.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 370 | 6.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 397 | 7.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 552 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 595 | 10.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 723 | 12.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 570 | 10.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 412 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 438 | 7.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 344 | 6.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 293 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 221 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 146 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 106 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 78 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 51 | 0.91% |
| Total | 5,611 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paligsahan fell from 3,596 in 1990 to 3,518 in 2020, a decrease of 78 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.36%, or a decrease of 2,093 people, from the previous population of 5,611 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,596 | – | |
| 5,127 | 6.87% | |
| 4,611 | -2.25% | |
| 4,755 | 0.43% | |
| 4,848 | 0.71% | |
| 5,611 | 2.82% | |
| 3,518 | -9.36% |
Location
Paligsahan is situated at approximately 14.6317, 121.0214, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.4 meters or 76.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paligsahan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.