Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 119.53 km2 (46.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,322 |
| Density (2020) | 229 / km2 (592 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 9' North, 123° 55' East (12.1459, 123.9218) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Palanas is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 119.53 square kilometers or 46.15 square miles which constitutes 2.89% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,322. This represented 3.01% of the total population of Masbate province, or 0.45% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 229 inhabitants per square kilometer or 592 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Palanas has 24 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 2.43% | 663 | 689 | -3.77% | -0.81% |
| Banco | 2.63% | 718 | 659 | 8.95% | 1.82% |
| Biga-a | 2.19% | 598 | 540 | 10.74% | 2.17% |
| Bontod | 4.09% | 1,117 | 1,265 | -11.70% | -2.58% |
| Buenasuerte | 1.84% | 502 | 654 | -23.24% | -5.42% |
| Intusan | 2.10% | 575 | 692 | -16.91% | -3.82% |
| Jose A. Abenir Sr. | 2.61% | 714 | 620 | 15.16% | 3.02% |
| Maanahao | 3.02% | 825 | 757 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Mabini | 3.35% | 915 | 750 | 22.00% | 4.27% |
| Malatawan | 2.23% | 610 | 477 | 27.88% | 5.31% |
| Malibas | 4.86% | 1,328 | 1,278 | 3.91% | 0.81% |
| Maravilla | 8.56% | 2,339 | 2,190 | 6.80% | 1.40% |
| Matugnao | 2.30% | 628 | 584 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Miabas | 5.66% | 1,546 | 1,317 | 17.39% | 3.43% |
| Nabangig | 11.31% | 3,089 | 3,109 | -0.64% | -0.14% |
| Nipa | 6.70% | 1,831 | 1,757 | 4.21% | 0.87% |
| Parina | 2.24% | 611 | 557 | 9.69% | 1.97% |
| Piña | 3.16% | 863 | 745 | 15.84% | 3.14% |
| Poblacion | 9.56% | 2,613 | 2,596 | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| Salvacion | 3.30% | 902 | 952 | -5.25% | -1.13% |
| San Antonio | 1.38% | 376 | 435 | -13.56% | -3.02% |
| San Carlos | 4.01% | 1,095 | 1,021 | 7.25% | 1.48% |
| San Isidro | 2.19% | 598 | 582 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
| Santa Cruz | 8.29% | 2,266 | 1,996 | 13.53% | 2.71% |
| Palanas Total | 27,322 | 26,222 | 4.19% | 0.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Palanas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱84,332,716.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,987,807.15 | – |
| 2010 | 50,735,674.52 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 54,597,046.49 | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 53,361,679.10 | -2.26% |
| 2013 | 58,874,079.42 | 10.33% |
| 2014 | 67,150,717.55 | 14.06% |
| 2015 | 76,881,472.99 | 14.49% |
| 2016 | 84,332,716.15 | 9.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 26,210 broken down into 5,856 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,750 | 4,335 | 5.02 | |
| 23,569 | 4,957 | 4.75 | |
| 24,652 | 5,141 | 4.80 | |
| 24,823 | 5,352 | 4.64 | |
| 25,483 | 5,568 | 4.58 | |
| 26,210 | 5,856 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 10 to 14, with 3,540 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 330 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 593 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,673 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,434 | 13.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,540 | 13.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,730 | 10.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,766 | 6.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,495 | 5.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,293 | 4.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,358 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,315 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,264 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,082 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,007 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 803 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 616 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 545 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 378 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 330 | 1.26% |
| Total | 26,222 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 2,286 in 1903 to 27,322 in 2020, an increase of 25,036 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 1,100 people, from the previous population of 26,222 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,286 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 21,001 | – | |
| 25,848 | 2.05% | |
| 26,916 | 0.82% | |
| 25,369 | -1.18% | |
| 21,763 | -1.52% | |
| 23,580 | 1.51% | |
| 24,666 | 0.97% | |
| 24,830 | 0.09% | |
| 25,501 | 0.98% | |
| 26,222 | 0.53% | |
| 27,322 | 0.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Palanas for the year 2019 was 18,017, broken down into 8,832 males and 9,185 females.
Location
The municipal center of Palanas is situated at approximately 12° 9' North, 123° 55' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Palanas are Masbate City, Masbate, Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Catbalogan, Samar, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Dimasalang, Masbate, Uson, Masbate, Cataingan, Masbate, San Vicente, Northern Samar, Tagapul-an, Samar, and Cawayan, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 417.95 kilometers (259.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dimasalang, Masbate, 8.59 kilometers (5.34 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Uson, Masbate, 17.29 kilometers (10.74 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Cataingan, Masbate, 18.06 kilometers (11.22 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- San Vicente, Northern Samar, 23.87 kilometers (14.83 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Tagapul-an, Samar, 27.98 kilometers (17.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Cawayan, Masbate, 29.13 kilometers (18.10 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 41.03 kilometers (25.49 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 73.76 kilometers (45.83 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 91.69 kilometers (56.98 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 111.71 kilometers (69.42 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 112.42 kilometers (69.86 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 121.39 kilometers (75.43 miles) to the South (S4°E)
Distance from Manila: 417.95 kilometers (259.71 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.