Placer, Municipality of Benito Soliven, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Benito Soliven |
| Postal code | 3331 |
| Population (2020) | 578 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9084, 121.9349 (16° 55' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 84.9 meters (278.5 feet) |
Placer is a barangay in the municipality of Benito Soliven, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 578. This represented 1.94% of the total population of Benito Soliven.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Placer in the 2015 Census was 544 broken down into 117 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 40 | 5.70 | |
| 351 | 63 | 5.57 | |
| 396 | 66 | 6.00 | |
| 455 | 90 | 5.06 | |
| 476 | 87 | 5.47 | |
| 544 | 117 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Placer is 10 to 14, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 11.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 13.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 10.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 9.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.18% |
| Total | 544 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Placer grew from 228 in 1990 to 578 in 2020, an increase of 350 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 544 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | – | |
| 351 | 8.42% | |
| 396 | 2.62% | |
| 455 | 1.93% | |
| 476 | 1.66% | |
| 544 | 2.57% | |
| 578 | 1.28% |
Location
Placer is situated at approximately 16.9084, 121.9349, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 84.9 meters or 278.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Placer 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.