Palapat, Municipality of Hagonoy, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Hagonoy |
| Postal code | 3002 |
| Population (2020) | 2,342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8630, 120.7501 (14° 52' North, 120° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Palapat is a barangay in the municipality of Hagonoy, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,342. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Hagonoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palapat in the 2015 Census was 2,364 broken down into 511 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,323 | 236 | 5.61 | |
| 1,739 | 323 | 5.38 | |
| 1,991 | 384 | 5.18 | |
| 2,277 | 409 | 5.57 | |
| 2,393 | 555 | 4.31 | |
| 2,364 | 511 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palapat is 15 to 19, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 7.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 9.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 218 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 247 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 236 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 212 | 8.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 160 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 6.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.89% |
| Total | 2,364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palapat grew from 1,323 in 1990 to 2,342 in 2020, an increase of 1,019 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 2,364 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,323 | – | |
| 1,739 | 5.26% | |
| 1,991 | 2.94% | |
| 2,277 | 1.87% | |
| 2,393 | 1.83% | |
| 2,364 | -0.23% | |
| 2,342 | -0.20% |
Location
Palapat is situated at approximately 14.8630, 120.7501, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palapat 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.