Palo, Municipality of Canaman, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Canaman |
| Postal code | 4402 |
| Population (2020) | 703 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6628, 123.0923 (13° 40' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) |
Palo is a barangay in the municipality of Canaman, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 703. This represented 1.94% of the total population of Canaman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palo in the 2015 Census was 735 broken down into 138 households or an average of 5.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 92 | 5.88 | |
| 567 | 99 | 5.73 | |
| 651 | 105 | 6.20 | |
| 696 | 113 | 6.16 | |
| 585 | 105 | 5.57 | |
| 735 | 138 | 5.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Palo are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 11.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 11.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 11.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 3.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.22% |
| Total | 735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palo grew from 541 in 1990 to 703 in 2020, an increase of 162 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.93%, or a decrease of 32 people, from the previous population of 735 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 567 | 0.88% | |
| 651 | 3.01% | |
| 696 | 0.93% | |
| 585 | -6.13% | |
| 735 | 4.44% | |
| 703 | -0.93% |
Location
Palo is situated at approximately 13.6628, 123.0923, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palo 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.