Palacu, Municipality of Amulung, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Amulung |
| Postal code | 3505 |
| Population (2020) | 162 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8409, 121.7018 (17° 50' North, 121° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.3 meters (46.9 feet) |
Palacu is a barangay in the municipality of Amulung, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 162. This represented 0.32% of the total population of Amulung.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palacu in the 2015 Census was 190 broken down into 51 households or an average of 3.73 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 27 | 6.22 | |
| 159 | 29 | 5.48 | |
| 161 | 32 | 5.03 | |
| 139 | 34 | 4.09 | |
| 166 | 40 | 4.15 | |
| 190 | 51 | 3.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palacu is 15 to 19, with 23 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 10.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 16 | 8.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 10.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 5.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 4.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 10.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 2.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 3.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 2.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 3.16% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 1.05% |
| Total | 190 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palacu fell from 168 in 1990 to 162 in 2020, a decrease of 6 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.30%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 190 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | – | |
| 159 | -1.03% | |
| 161 | 0.27% | |
| 139 | -2.01% | |
| 166 | 6.67% | |
| 190 | 2.60% | |
| 162 | -3.30% |
Location
Palacu is situated at approximately 17.8409, 121.7018, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.3 meters or 46.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palacu 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.