Palanas, Municipality of Guinobatan, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Guinobatan |
| Postal code | 4503 |
| Population (2020) | 801 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0964, 123.5512 (13° 6' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.9 meters (488.5 feet) |
Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Guinobatan, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 801. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Guinobatan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 427 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 624 | 121 | 5.16 | |
| 682 | 142 | 4.80 | |
| 747 | 162 | 4.61 | |
| 787 | 176 | 4.47 | |
| 736 | 183 | 4.02 | |
| 427 | 104 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 7.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 11.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 4.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 8.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 6.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.94% |
| Total | 427 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 624 in 1990 to 801 in 2020, an increase of 177 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 14.16%, or an increase of 374 people, from the previous population of 427 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 624 | – | |
| 682 | 1.68% | |
| 747 | 1.97% | |
| 787 | 0.72% | |
| 736 | -2.41% | |
| 427 | -9.85% | |
| 801 | 14.16% |
Location
Palanas is situated at approximately 13.0964, 123.5512, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.9 meters or 488.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanas 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.