Paleg, Municipality of Dinalungan, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Dinalungan |
| Postal code | 3206 |
| Population (2020) | 1,298 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.2203, 121.9196 (16° 13' North, 121° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,145.9 meters (3,759.5 feet) |
Paleg is a barangay in the municipality of Dinalungan, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,298. This represented 10.38% of the total population of Dinalungan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paleg in the 2015 Census was 1,203 broken down into 274 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 31 | 5.94 | |
| 478 | 95 | 5.03 | |
| 860 | 173 | 4.97 | |
| 972 | 213 | 4.56 | |
| 971 | 229 | 4.24 | |
| 1,203 | 274 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paleg is 20 to 24, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 10.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 10.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 9.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 4.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.75% |
| Total | 1,203 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paleg grew from 184 in 1990 to 1,298 in 2020, an increase of 1,114 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,203 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | – | |
| 478 | 19.58% | |
| 860 | 13.42% | |
| 972 | 1.70% | |
| 971 | -0.04% | |
| 1,203 | 4.16% | |
| 1,298 | 1.61% |
Location
Paleg is situated at approximately 16.2203, 121.9196, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,145.9 meters or 3,759.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paleg 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.