Palho, Municipality of Pio V. Corpuz, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Pio V. Corpuz |
| Postal code | 5406 |
| Population (2020) | 1,159 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9258, 124.0182 (11° 56' North, 124° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 144.7 meters (474.7 feet) |
Palho is a barangay in the municipality of Pio V. Corpuz, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,159. This represented 4.88% of the total population of Pio V. Corpuz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palho in the 2015 Census was 1,058 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 842 | 184 | 4.58 | |
| 863 | 182 | 4.74 | |
| 817 | 181 | 4.51 | |
| 864 | 194 | 4.45 | |
| 1,097 | 224 | 4.90 | |
| 1,058 | 217 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palho is 10 to 14, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 3.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 13.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 150 | 14.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 6.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 4.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 3.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 4.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.70% |
| Total | 1,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palho grew from 842 in 1990 to 1,159 in 2020, an increase of 317 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 101 people, from the previous population of 1,058 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 842 | – | |
| 863 | 0.46% | |
| 817 | -1.17% | |
| 864 | 0.77% | |
| 1,107 | 9.44% | |
| 1,058 | -0.86% | |
| 1,159 | 1.94% |
Location
Palho is situated at approximately 11.9258, 124.0182, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 144.7 meters or 474.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palho 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.