Palawig, Municipality of San Andres, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | San Andres |
| Postal code | 4810 |
| Population (2020) | 1,298 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5722, 124.1414 (13° 34' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Palawig is a barangay in the municipality of San Andres, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,298. This represented 3.37% of the total population of San Andres.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palawig in the 2015 Census was 1,293 broken down into 274 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 856 | 170 | 5.04 | |
| 1,042 | 202 | 5.16 | |
| 1,125 | 220 | 5.11 | |
| 1,173 | 245 | 4.79 | |
| 1,209 | 263 | 4.60 | |
| 1,293 | 274 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palawig is 20 to 24, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 8.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 10.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 11.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.69% |
| Total | 1,303 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palawig grew from 856 in 1990 to 1,298 in 2020, an increase of 442 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 1,303 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 856 | – | |
| 1,042 | 3.75% | |
| 1,128 | 1.71% | |
| 1,178 | 0.60% | |
| 1,212 | 1.04% | |
| 1,303 | 1.39% | |
| 1,298 | -0.08% |
Location
Palawig is situated at approximately 13.5722, 124.1414, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palawig 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.