Palta Big, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 387 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5778, 124.1609 (13° 35' North, 124° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.0 meters (315.0 feet) |
Palta Big is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 387. This represented 0.51% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palta Big in the 2015 Census was 407 broken down into 92 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495 | 88 | 5.63 | |
| 351 | 75 | 4.68 | |
| 357 | 79 | 4.52 | |
| 358 | 78 | 4.59 | |
| 406 | 91 | 4.46 | |
| 407 | 92 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palta Big is 15 to 19, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 6.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 9.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 12.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 3.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 5.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 4.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.20% |
| Total | 410 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palta Big fell from 497 in 1990 to 387 in 2020, a decrease of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.21%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 410 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 497 | – | |
| 351 | -6.31% | |
| 357 | 0.36% | |
| 361 | 0.15% | |
| 410 | 4.74% | |
| 410 | 0.00% | |
| 387 | -1.21% |
Location
Palta Big is situated at approximately 13.5778, 124.1609, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.0 meters or 315.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palta Big 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.