Palobandera, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 610 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0661, 123.7772 (12° 4' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.0 meters (242.8 feet) |
Palobandera is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 610. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palobandera in the 2015 Census was 678 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 387 | 78 | 4.96 | |
| 514 | 101 | 5.09 | |
| 533 | 105 | 5.08 | |
| 763 | 144 | 5.30 | |
| 636 | 135 | 4.71 | |
| 678 | 150 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palobandera is 10 to 14, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 17.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 9.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 5.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 5.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 5.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.59% |
| Total | 678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palobandera grew from 387 in 1990 to 610 in 2020, an increase of 223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.20%, or a decrease of 68 people, from the previous population of 678 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | – | |
| 514 | 5.46% | |
| 533 | 0.78% | |
| 763 | 5.07% | |
| 636 | -6.41% | |
| 678 | 1.22% | |
| 610 | -2.20% |
Location
Palobandera is situated at approximately 12.0661, 123.7772, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.0 meters or 242.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palobandera 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.