Pajarillo, Municipality of Macalelon, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Macalelon |
| Postal code | 4309 |
| Population (2020) | 699 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7856, 122.1489 (13° 47' North, 122° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.2 meters (112.2 feet) |
Pajarillo is a barangay in the municipality of Macalelon, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 699. This represented 2.56% of the total population of Macalelon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pajarillo in the 2015 Census was 894 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 661 | 119 | 5.55 | |
| 751 | 150 | 5.01 | |
| 758 | 148 | 5.12 | |
| 907 | 180 | 5.04 | |
| 797 | 187 | 4.26 | |
| 894 | 192 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pajarillo is 15 to 19, with 106 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 9.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 4.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 6.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.78% |
| Total | 894 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pajarillo grew from 661 in 1990 to 699 in 2020, an increase of 38 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 5.05%, or a decrease of 195 people, from the previous population of 894 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 661 | – | |
| 752 | 2.45% | |
| 758 | 0.17% | |
| 907 | 2.51% | |
| 797 | -4.60% | |
| 894 | 2.21% | |
| 699 | -5.05% |
Location
Pajarillo is situated at approximately 13.7856, 122.1489, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.2 meters or 112.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pajarillo 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.