Palasan, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 4009 |
| Population (2020) | 3,620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2548, 121.4201 (14° 15' North, 121° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Palasan is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,620. This represented 2.93% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palasan in the 2015 Census was 3,597 broken down into 903 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,593 | 310 | 5.14 | |
| 1,774 | 368 | 4.82 | |
| 2,367 | 465 | 5.09 | |
| 2,916 | 621 | 4.70 | |
| 3,118 | 710 | 4.39 | |
| 3,597 | 903 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palasan is 5 to 9, with 433 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 66 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 306 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 433 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 350 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 364 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 322 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 279 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 286 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 287 | 7.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 222 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 191 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 140 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 136 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.28% |
| Total | 3,597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palasan grew from 1,603 in 1990 to 3,620 in 2020, an increase of 2,017 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 3,597 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,603 | – | |
| 1,774 | 1.92% | |
| 2,367 | 6.38% | |
| 2,916 | 2.92% | |
| 3,118 | 2.47% | |
| 3,597 | 2.76% | |
| 3,620 | 0.13% |
Location
Palasan is situated at approximately 14.2548, 121.4201, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palasan 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.