Palong, Municipality of Libmanan, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Libmanan |
| Postal code | 4407 |
| Population (2020) | 1,724 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6333, 122.9700 (13° 38' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 539.4 meters (1,769.7 feet) |
Palong is a barangay in the municipality of Libmanan, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,724. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Libmanan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palong in the 2015 Census was 1,326 broken down into 265 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 711 | 132 | 5.39 | |
| 924 | 175 | 5.28 | |
| 1,032 | 196 | 5.27 | |
| 1,071 | 199 | 5.38 | |
| 1,135 | 259 | 4.38 | |
| 1,326 | 265 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palong is 5 to 9, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 168 | 12.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 13.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 178 | 13.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 4.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,326 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palong grew from 711 in 1990 to 1,724 in 2020, an increase of 1,013 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.68%, or an increase of 398 people, from the previous population of 1,326 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 711 | – | |
| 924 | 5.03% | |
| 1,032 | 2.40% | |
| 1,071 | 0.51% | |
| 1,135 | 2.14% | |
| 1,326 | 3.01% | |
| 1,724 | 5.68% |
Location
Palong is situated at approximately 13.6333, 122.9700, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 539.4 meters or 1,769.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palong 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.