Palapala, Municipality of San Ildefonso, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | San Ildefonso |
| Postal code | 3010 |
| Population (2020) | 6,743 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0606, 120.9817 (15° 4' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.7 meters (143.4 feet) |
Palapala is a barangay in the municipality of San Ildefonso, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,743. This represented 5.83% of the total population of San Ildefonso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palapala in the 2015 Census was 6,087 broken down into 1,493 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,024 | 564 | 5.36 | |
| 3,373 | 664 | 5.08 | |
| 3,912 | 775 | 5.05 | |
| 5,199 | 1,091 | 4.77 | |
| 5,309 | 1,222 | 4.34 | |
| 6,087 | 1,493 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palapala is 5 to 9, with 654 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 38 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 139 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 550 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 654 | 10.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 580 | 9.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 602 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 546 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 479 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 482 | 7.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 438 | 7.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 372 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 353 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 253 | 4.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 196 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 159 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 117 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 79 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 0.62% |
| Total | 6,087 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palapala grew from 3,024 in 1990 to 6,743 in 2020, an increase of 3,719 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 656 people, from the previous population of 6,087 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,024 | – | |
| 3,373 | 2.07% | |
| 3,912 | 3.23% | |
| 5,199 | 4.00% | |
| 5,348 | 1.03% | |
| 6,087 | 2.49% | |
| 6,743 | 2.18% |
Location
Palapala is situated at approximately 15.0606, 120.9817, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.7 meters or 143.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palapala shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Umpucan, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Gabihan, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Alagao, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Basuit, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Akle, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Sapang Dayap, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Sapang Putik, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Upig, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Mataas na Parang, San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.