Palale, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 574 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7460, 123.9089 (12° 45' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.3 meters (148.6 feet) |
Palale is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 574. This represented 0.55% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palale in the 2015 Census was 604 broken down into 129 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 70 | 5.16 | |
| 480 | 95 | 5.05 | |
| 482 | 83 | 5.81 | |
| 589 | 108 | 5.45 | |
| 582 | 114 | 5.11 | |
| 604 | 129 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palale is 5 to 9, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 3.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 11.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 12.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 68 | 11.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 12.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.50% |
| Total | 604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palale grew from 361 in 1990 to 574 in 2020, an increase of 213 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.07%, or a decrease of 30 people, from the previous population of 604 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 361 | – | |
| 480 | 5.48% | |
| 482 | 0.09% | |
| 589 | 2.80% | |
| 582 | -0.43% | |
| 604 | 0.71% | |
| 574 | -1.07% |
Location
Palale is situated at approximately 12.7460, 123.9089, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.3 meters or 148.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palale 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.