Parel, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 1,257 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3032, 119.9991 (15° 18' North, 119° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Parel is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,257. This represented 1.88% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Parel in the 2015 Census was 1,091 broken down into 286 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 799 | 145 | 5.51 | |
| 800 | 174 | 4.60 | |
| 887 | 200 | 4.44 | |
| 1,006 | 234 | 4.30 | |
| 1,082 | 248 | 4.36 | |
| 1,091 | 286 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Parel is 10 to 14, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 7.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 8.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 9.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 8.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 6.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 90 | 8.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 6.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 5.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 3.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.01% |
| Total | 1,091 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Parel grew from 799 in 1990 to 1,257 in 2020, an increase of 458 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.03%, or an increase of 166 people, from the previous population of 1,091 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 799 | – | |
| 800 | 0.02% | |
| 887 | 2.24% | |
| 1,006 | 1.75% | |
| 1,082 | 2.69% | |
| 1,091 | 0.16% | |
| 1,257 | 3.03% |
Location
Parel is situated at approximately 15.3032, 119.9991, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Parel 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.