Paltit, Municipality of Badoc, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Badoc |
| Postal code | 2904 |
| Population (2020) | 1,589 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9135, 120.4856 (17° 55' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.3 meters (128.9 feet) |
Paltit is a barangay in the municipality of Badoc, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,589. This represented 4.88% of the total population of Badoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paltit in the 2015 Census was 1,617 broken down into 368 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,122 | 209 | 5.37 | |
| 1,159 | 224 | 5.17 | |
| 1,343 | 292 | 4.60 | |
| 1,437 | 315 | 4.56 | |
| 1,528 | 355 | 4.30 | |
| 1,617 | 368 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paltit is 5 to 9, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 133 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 10.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 9.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 7.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 96 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.24% |
| Total | 1,617 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paltit grew from 1,130 in 1990 to 1,589 in 2020, an increase of 459 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.37%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,617 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,130 | – | |
| 1,159 | 0.48% | |
| 1,343 | 3.21% | |
| 1,437 | 0.94% | |
| 1,528 | 2.26% | |
| 1,617 | 1.08% | |
| 1,589 | -0.37% |
Location
Paltit is situated at approximately 17.9135, 120.4856, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.3 meters or 128.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paltit 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.