Palanas, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 4714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,355 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9218, 123.7362 (12° 55' North, 123° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.6 meters (77.4 feet) |
Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,355. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 1,175 broken down into 229 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 83 | 5.10 | |
| 592 | 106 | 5.58 | |
| 680 | 124 | 5.48 | |
| 824 | 146 | 5.64 | |
| 918 | 191 | 4.81 | |
| 1,175 | 229 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 10 to 14, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 3.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 11.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 12.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 109 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 8.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.42% |
| Total | 1,196 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 423 in 1990 to 1,355 in 2020, an increase of 932 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.66%, or an increase of 159 people, from the previous population of 1,196 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | – | |
| 592 | 6.50% | |
| 680 | 3.02% | |
| 824 | 2.68% | |
| 932 | 4.59% | |
| 1,196 | 4.86% | |
| 1,355 | 2.66% |
Location
Palanas is situated at approximately 12.9218, 123.7362, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.6 meters or 77.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanas 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.