Paltoc, Municipality of San Emilio, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | San Emilio |
| Postal code | 2722 |
| Population (2020) | 541 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.2290, 120.5688 (17° 14' North, 120° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 184.6 meters (605.6 feet) |
Paltoc is a barangay in the municipality of San Emilio, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 541. This represented 7.51% of the total population of San Emilio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paltoc in the 2015 Census was 562 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,009 | 187 | 5.40 | |
| 519 | 91 | 5.70 | |
| 572 | 107 | 5.35 | |
| 523 | 104 | 5.03 | |
| 569 | 113 | 5.04 | |
| 562 | 122 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paltoc is 5 to 9, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 5.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 57 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 7.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 8.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 5.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 3.02% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 3.20% |
| Total | 562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paltoc fell from 1,009 in 1990 to 541 in 2020, a decrease of 468 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 562 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,009 | – | |
| 519 | -11.71% | |
| 572 | 2.11% | |
| 571 | -0.02% | |
| 569 | -0.13% | |
| 562 | -0.24% | |
| 541 | -0.80% |
Location
Paltoc is situated at approximately 17.2290, 120.5688, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 184.6 meters or 605.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paltoc 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.