Palale, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 4423 |
| Population (2020) | 1,158 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7059, 123.5334 (13° 42' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.2 feet) |
Palale is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,158. This represented 2.63% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palale in the 2015 Census was 1,119 broken down into 219 households or an average of 5.11 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 128 | 5.48 | |
| 807 | 142 | 5.68 | |
| 797 | 148 | 5.39 | |
| 855 | 176 | 4.86 | |
| 950 | 180 | 5.28 | |
| 1,119 | 219 | 5.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palale is 5 to 9, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 10.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 159 | 14.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 12.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 6.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 4.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 3.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.43% |
| Total | 1,119 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palale grew from 702 in 1990 to 1,158 in 2020, an increase of 456 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.72%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 1,119 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 702 | – | |
| 807 | 2.65% | |
| 797 | -0.27% | |
| 855 | 0.97% | |
| 950 | 3.91% | |
| 1,119 | 3.17% | |
| 1,158 | 0.72% |
Location
Palale is situated at approximately 13.7059, 123.5334, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palale shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Del Carmen (Poblacion), San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Kinalansan, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Minoro, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Tominawog, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Tambangan, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Camagong, San Jose, Camarines Sur
- San Juan (Poblacion), San Jose, Camarines Sur
- Santa Cruz (Poblacion), San Jose, Camarines Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.