Palongpong, City of Batac, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Batac |
| Postal code | 2906 |
| Population (2020) | 1,867 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0555, 120.5860 (18° 3' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.4 meters (106.3 feet) |
Palongpong is a barangay in the city of Batac, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,867. This represented 3.36% of the total population of Batac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palongpong in the 2015 Census was 1,729 broken down into 378 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,213 | 224 | 5.42 | |
| 1,306 | 260 | 5.02 | |
| 1,486 | 291 | 5.11 | |
| 1,557 | 319 | 4.88 | |
| 1,672 | 367 | 4.56 | |
| 1,729 | 378 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palongpong is 10 to 14, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 23 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 142 | 8.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 156 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 164 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 151 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 132 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 129 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 8.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 7.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 5.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 3.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.56% |
| Total | 1,729 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palongpong grew from 1,213 in 1990 to 1,867 in 2020, an increase of 654 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 138 people, from the previous population of 1,729 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,213 | – | |
| 1,306 | 1.39% | |
| 1,486 | 2.81% | |
| 1,557 | 0.65% | |
| 1,672 | 2.63% | |
| 1,729 | 0.64% | |
| 1,867 | 1.63% |
Location
Palongpong is situated at approximately 18.0555, 120.5860, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.4 meters or 106.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palongpong 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.