Perlas, Municipality of Prieto Diaz, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Prieto Diaz |
| Postal code | 4711 |
| Population (2020) | 424 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0400, 124.1944 (13° 2' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Perlas is a barangay in the municipality of Prieto Diaz, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 424. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Prieto Diaz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Perlas in the 2015 Census was 413 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 46 | 5.72 | |
| 288 | 52 | 5.54 | |
| 356 | 62 | 5.74 | |
| 295 | 70 | 4.21 | |
| 400 | 80 | 5.00 | |
| 413 | 95 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Perlas is 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 9.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 11.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 9.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 10.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 6.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 5.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.72% |
| Total | 417 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Perlas grew from 266 in 1990 to 424 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 417 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | – | |
| 288 | 1.50% | |
| 356 | 4.65% | |
| 296 | -2.51% | |
| 405 | 12.09% | |
| 417 | 0.56% | |
| 424 | 0.35% |
Location
Perlas is situated at approximately 13.0400, 124.1944, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Perlas 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.