Palong, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 2,650 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8701, 120.4392 (15° 52' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.6 meters (67.6 feet) |
Palong is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,650. This represented 1.85% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palong in the 2015 Census was 2,298 broken down into 505 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,397 | 246 | 5.68 | |
| 1,674 | 302 | 5.54 | |
| 1,944 | 352 | 5.52 | |
| 2,169 | 431 | 5.03 | |
| 2,189 | 451 | 4.85 | |
| 2,298 | 505 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palong is 10 to 14, with 297 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 296 | 12.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 297 | 12.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 252 | 10.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 199 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 142 | 6.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 146 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 125 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 3.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.96% |
| Total | 2,298 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palong grew from 1,397 in 1990 to 2,650 in 2020, an increase of 1,253 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.05%, or an increase of 352 people, from the previous population of 2,298 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,397 | – | |
| 1,674 | 3.45% | |
| 1,944 | 3.26% | |
| 2,169 | 1.52% | |
| 2,189 | 0.33% | |
| 2,298 | 0.93% | |
| 2,650 | 3.05% |
Location
Palong is situated at approximately 15.8701, 120.4392, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.6 meters or 67.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palong 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.