Garreta, Municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Palauig |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Population (2020) | 1,461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4368, 119.9007 (15° 26' North, 119° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
Garreta is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,461. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garreta in the 2015 Census was 1,369 broken down into 355 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,115 | 208 | 5.36 | |
| 1,152 | 234 | 4.92 | |
| 1,354 | 287 | 4.72 | |
| 1,491 | 341 | 4.37 | |
| 1,431 | 348 | 4.11 | |
| 1,369 | 355 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garreta is 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 8.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 10.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 10.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 6.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 5.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 7.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 6.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 5.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.66% |
| Total | 1,369 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garreta grew from 1,115 in 1990 to 1,461 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 92 people, from the previous population of 1,369 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,115 | – | |
| 1,152 | 0.61% | |
| 1,354 | 3.52% | |
| 1,491 | 1.34% | |
| 1,431 | -1.48% | |
| 1,369 | -0.84% | |
| 1,461 | 1.38% |
Location
Garreta is situated at approximately 15.4368, 119.9007, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garreta 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.