Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 310.00 km2 (119.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,784 |
| Density (2020) | 128 / km2 (332 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 26' North, 119° 55' East (15.4343, 119.9084) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Palauig is a coastal municipality in the province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 310.00 square kilometers or 119.69 square miles which constitutes 8.54% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,784. This represented 6.12% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 128 inhabitants per square kilometer or 332 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Palauig has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alwa | 2.06% | 820 | 672 | 22.02% | 4.28% |
| Bato | 5.05% | 2,010 | 1,912 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Bulawen | 13.28% | 5,284 | 4,939 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Cauyan | 2.87% | 1,142 | 1,081 | 5.64% | 1.16% |
| East Poblacion | 4.47% | 1,778 | 1,641 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Garreta | 3.67% | 1,461 | 1,369 | 6.72% | 1.38% |
| Libaba | 2.25% | 896 | 740 | 21.08% | 4.11% |
| Liozon | 9.08% | 3,613 | 3,435 | 5.18% | 1.07% |
| Lipay | 7.30% | 2,906 | 2,707 | 7.35% | 1.50% |
| Locloc | 4.87% | 1,938 | 1,597 | 21.35% | 4.16% |
| Macarang | 4.39% | 1,746 | 1,545 | 13.01% | 2.61% |
| Magalawa | 1.05% | 419 | 373 | 12.33% | 2.48% |
| Pangolingan | 6.11% | 2,430 | 1,791 | 35.68% | 6.63% |
| Salaza | 12.89% | 5,130 | 4,126 | 24.33% | 4.69% |
| San Juan | 3.40% | 1,352 | 1,209 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Santo Niño | 5.22% | 2,075 | 1,739 | 19.32% | 3.79% |
| Santo Tomas | 4.38% | 1,744 | 1,384 | 26.01% | 4.99% |
| Tition | 4.67% | 1,858 | 1,586 | 17.15% | 3.39% |
| West Poblacion | 2.97% | 1,182 | 1,101 | 7.36% | 1.51% |
| Palauig Total | 39,784 | 34,947 | 13.84% | 2.77% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Palauig for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱117,624,050.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,372,843.01 | – |
| 2010 | 66,791,677.63 | 16.42% |
| 2011 | 71,855,457.98 | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 67,030,688.49 | -6.71% |
| 2013 | 80,619,470.27 | 20.27% |
| 2014 | 91,298,101.98 | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 104,724,419.97 | 14.71% |
| 2016 | 117,624,050.91 | 12.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Palauig in the 2015 Census was 34,789 broken down into 7,861 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,573 | 3,946 | 5.47 | |
| 26,740 | 5,301 | 5.04 | |
| 29,983 | 5,945 | 5.04 | |
| 30,747 | 6,822 | 4.51 | |
| 32,966 | 7,384 | 4.46 | |
| 34,789 | 7,861 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palauig is 5 to 9, with 3,878 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 373 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 669 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,025 | 8.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,878 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,608 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,461 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,940 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,525 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,368 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,136 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,082 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,957 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,667 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,445 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,050 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 842 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 515 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 406 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 373 | 1.07% |
| Total | 34,947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palauig grew from 3,363 in 1903 to 39,784 in 2020, an increase of 36,421 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.77%, or an increase of 4,837 people, from the previous population of 34,947 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,363 | – | |
| 4,406 | 1.72% | |
| 6,026 | 1.58% | |
| 8,386 | 3.45% | |
| 10,392 | 1.90% | |
| 14,546 | 3.34% | |
| 16,359 | 2.39% | |
| 17,176 | 0.98% | |
| 21,577 | 2.31% | |
| 26,794 | 4.14% | |
| 29,983 | 2.44% | |
| 30,747 | 0.35% | |
| 33,286 | 2.93% | |
| 34,947 | 0.93% | |
| 39,784 | 2.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Palauig for the year 2019 was 25,911, broken down into 12,574 males and 13,337 females.
Location
The municipal center of Palauig is situated at approximately 15° 26' North, 119° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Palauig are San Carlos, Pangasinan, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Olongapo, Alaminos, Pangasinan, and Angeles. The nearest municipalities are Masinloc, Zambales, Iba, Zambales, Botolan, Zambales, Candelaria, Zambales, Cabangan, Zambales, and Santa Cruz, Zambales. Its distance from the national capital is 148.09 kilometers (92.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Masinloc, Zambales, 12.32 kilometers (7.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Iba, Zambales, 13.93 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Botolan, Zambales, 20.17 kilometers (12.53 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Candelaria, Zambales, 21.49 kilometers (13.35 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Cabangan, Zambales, 34.15 kilometers (21.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Santa Cruz, Zambales, 36.46 kilometers (22.66 miles) to the North (N0°E)
Nearest cities
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 71.97 kilometers (44.72 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 73.13 kilometers (45.44 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 75.05 kilometers (46.63 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Olongapo, 77.76 kilometers (48.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 80.37 kilometers (49.94 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Angeles, 79.71 kilometers (49.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
Distance from Manila: 148.09 kilometers (92.02 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.