Palanca, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 4227 |
| Population (2020) | 1,758 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8789, 121.0943 (13° 53' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 241.1 meters (791.0 feet) |
Palanca is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,758. This represented 2.20% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanca in the 2015 Census was 1,878 broken down into 469 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 962 | 190 | 5.06 | |
| 1,017 | 221 | 4.60 | |
| 1,506 | 311 | 4.84 | |
| 1,419 | 327 | 4.34 | |
| 1,741 | 402 | 4.33 | |
| 1,878 | 469 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanca is 20 to 24, with 191 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 7.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 9.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 181 | 9.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 163 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 191 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 179 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 140 | 7.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 6.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.06% |
| Total | 1,878 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanca grew from 962 in 1990 to 1,758 in 2020, an increase of 796 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.38%, or a decrease of 120 people, from the previous population of 1,878 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 962 | – | |
| 1,017 | 1.05% | |
| 1,540 | 9.30% | |
| 1,419 | -1.12% | |
| 1,741 | 7.73% | |
| 1,878 | 1.45% | |
| 1,758 | -1.38% |
Location
Palanca is situated at approximately 13.8789, 121.0943, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 241.1 meters or 791.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanca 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.