Palta Small, 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) | 948 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5859, 124.1646 (13° 35' North, 124° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 83.8 meters (274.9 feet) |
Palta Small is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 948. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palta Small in the 2015 Census was 844 broken down into 183 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | 75 | 6.35 | |
| 533 | 103 | 5.17 | |
| 666 | 128 | 5.20 | |
| 703 | 134 | 5.25 | |
| 750 | 143 | 5.24 | |
| 844 | 183 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palta Small is 10 to 14, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 10 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 6.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 13.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 13.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.54% |
| Total | 844 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palta Small grew from 476 in 1990 to 948 in 2020, an increase of 472 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 844 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 476 | – | |
| 533 | 2.14% | |
| 666 | 4.89% | |
| 703 | 0.75% | |
| 750 | 2.38% | |
| 844 | 2.27% | |
| 948 | 2.48% |
Location
Palta Small is situated at approximately 13.5859, 124.1646, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 83.8 meters or 274.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palta Small shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cabihian, Virac, Catanduanes
- Palta Big, Virac, Catanduanes
- Palta Salvacion, Virac, Catanduanes
- Palawig, San Andres, Catanduanes
- San Jose, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Calabnigan, Virac, Catanduanes
- Santo Cristo, Virac, Catanduanes
- Rizal, San Andres, Catanduanes
- Simamla, Virac, Catanduanes
- Sogod-Simamla, Virac, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.