Palocpoc I, Municipality of Mendez, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Mendez |
| Postal code | 4121 |
| Population (2020) | 1,649 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1279, 120.8781 (14° 8' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 496.1 meters (1,627.6 feet) |
Palocpoc I is a barangay in the municipality of Mendez, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,649. This represented 4.73% of the total population of Mendez.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palocpoc I in the 2015 Census was 1,587 broken down into 365 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 826 | 147 | 5.62 | |
| 966 | 178 | 5.43 | |
| 1,295 | 267 | 4.85 | |
| 1,320 | 288 | 4.58 | |
| 1,587 | 365 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palocpoc I is 15 to 19, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 7.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 8.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 165 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 138 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 150 | 9.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 87 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.51% |
| Total | 1,587 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palocpoc I grew from 826 in 1995 to 1,649 in 2020, an increase of 823 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 1,587 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 826 | – | |
| 966 | 3.41% | |
| 1,295 | 4.13% | |
| 1,320 | 0.70% | |
| 1,587 | 3.57% | |
| 1,649 | 0.81% |
Location
Palocpoc I is situated at approximately 14.1279, 120.8781, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 496.1 meters or 1,627.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palocpoc I 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.