Lipay, 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) | 2,906 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4565, 119.9238 (15° 27' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.7 feet) |
Lipay is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,906. This represented 7.30% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lipay in the 2015 Census was 2,707 broken down into 633 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,705 | 335 | 5.09 | |
| 2,053 | 414 | 4.96 | |
| 2,398 | 484 | 4.95 | |
| 2,474 | 545 | 4.54 | |
| 2,632 | 621 | 4.24 | |
| 2,707 | 633 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lipay is 5 to 9, with 294 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 226 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 294 | 10.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 249 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 235 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 274 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 214 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 200 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 161 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 156 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 118 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 1.55% |
| Total | 2,707 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lipay grew from 1,705 in 1990 to 2,906 in 2020, an increase of 1,201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 199 people, from the previous population of 2,707 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,705 | – | |
| 2,094 | 3.93% | |
| 2,398 | 2.95% | |
| 2,474 | 0.43% | |
| 2,632 | 2.28% | |
| 2,707 | 0.54% | |
| 2,906 | 1.50% |
Location
Lipay is situated at approximately 15.4565, 119.9238, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lipay 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.