Palagao Norte, Municipality of Gattaran, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Gattaran |
| Postal code | 3508 |
| Population (2020) | 2,150 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0425, 121.7221 (18° 3' North, 121° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Palagao Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,150. This represented 3.65% of the total population of Gattaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palagao Norte in the 2015 Census was 1,968 broken down into 450 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,487 | 307 | 4.84 | |
| 1,604 | 349 | 4.60 | |
| 1,797 | 363 | 4.95 | |
| 1,930 | 437 | 4.42 | |
| 1,943 | 446 | 4.36 | |
| 1,968 | 450 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palagao Norte is 15 to 19, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 7.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 173 | 8.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 8.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 189 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 185 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 149 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 130 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 130 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 6.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 137 | 6.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 96 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 1.83% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.07% |
| Total | 1,968 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palagao Norte grew from 1,487 in 1990 to 2,150 in 2020, an increase of 663 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.88%, or an increase of 182 people, from the previous population of 1,968 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,487 | – | |
| 1,613 | 1.54% | |
| 1,797 | 2.34% | |
| 1,930 | 0.99% | |
| 1,943 | 0.24% | |
| 1,968 | 0.24% | |
| 2,150 | 1.88% |
Location
Palagao Norte is situated at approximately 18.0425, 121.7221, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palagao Norte 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.