Palat, Municipality of Porac, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Porac |
| Postal code | 2008 |
| Population (2020) | 4,426 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0402, 120.5361 (15° 2' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.9 meters (206.4 feet) |
Palat is a barangay in the municipality of Porac, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,426. This represented 3.14% of the total population of Porac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palat in the 2015 Census was 3,487 broken down into 728 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,803 | 295 | 6.11 | |
| 2,088 | 366 | 5.70 | |
| 2,358 | 428 | 5.51 | |
| 2,858 | 531 | 5.38 | |
| 3,200 | 625 | 5.12 | |
| 3,487 | 728 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palat is 10 to 14, with 374 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 248 | 7.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 325 | 9.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 374 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 337 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 357 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 7.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 255 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 248 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 230 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 225 | 6.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 173 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 131 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 97 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.89% |
| Total | 3,487 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palat grew from 1,803 in 1990 to 4,426 in 2020, an increase of 2,623 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.15%, or an increase of 939 people, from the previous population of 3,487 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,803 | – | |
| 2,088 | 2.79% | |
| 2,358 | 2.64% | |
| 2,858 | 2.69% | |
| 3,200 | 4.20% | |
| 3,487 | 1.65% | |
| 4,426 | 5.15% |
Location
Palat is situated at approximately 15.0402, 120.5361, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.9 meters or 206.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palat 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.