Palsong, Municipality of Bula, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Bula |
| Postal code | 4430 |
| Population (2020) | 7,002 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.4209, 123.2970 (13° 25' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.8 meters (74.8 feet) |
Palsong is a barangay in the municipality of Bula, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,002. This represented 9.57% of the total population of Bula.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palsong in the 2015 Census was 5,960 broken down into 1,191 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,093 | 690 | 5.93 | |
| 4,185 | 730 | 5.73 | |
| 4,279 | 739 | 5.79 | |
| 5,245 | 987 | 5.31 | |
| 5,621 | 1,051 | 5.35 | |
| 5,960 | 1,191 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palsong is 10 to 14, with 833 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 58 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 148 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 624 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 801 | 13.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 833 | 13.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 618 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 475 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 383 | 6.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 341 | 5.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 337 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 268 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 228 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 214 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 207 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 154 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 131 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 80 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 63 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 58 | 0.97% |
| Total | 5,963 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palsong grew from 4,096 in 1990 to 7,002 in 2020, an increase of 2,906 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 1,039 people, from the previous population of 5,963 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,096 | – | |
| 4,187 | 0.41% | |
| 4,279 | 0.47% | |
| 5,245 | 2.85% | |
| 5,624 | 2.57% | |
| 5,963 | 1.12% | |
| 7,002 | 3.44% |
Location
Palsong is situated at approximately 13.4209, 123.2970, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.8 meters or 74.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palsong 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.