Palane, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 1,418 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0529, 123.2282 (12° 3' North, 123° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.5 meters (136.2 feet) |
Palane is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,418. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palane in the 2015 Census was 1,163 broken down into 222 households or an average of 5.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 668 | 132 | 5.06 | |
| 764 | 150 | 5.09 | |
| 882 | 153 | 5.76 | |
| 960 | 191 | 5.03 | |
| 1,078 | 208 | 5.18 | |
| 1,163 | 222 | 5.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palane is 10 to 14, with 167 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 3.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 9.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 13.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,196 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palane grew from 668 in 1990 to 1,418 in 2020, an increase of 750 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.65%, or an increase of 222 people, from the previous population of 1,196 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 668 | – | |
| 764 | 2.55% | |
| 882 | 3.13% | |
| 960 | 1.18% | |
| 1,078 | 4.31% | |
| 1,196 | 2.00% | |
| 1,418 | 3.65% |
Location
Palane is situated at approximately 12.0529, 123.2282, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.5 meters or 136.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palane 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.