Palahangan, Municipality of Hadji Muhtamad, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Hadji Muhtamad |
| Population (2020) | 2,196 |
| Coordinates | 6.6190, 121.5498 (6° 37' North, 121° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.4 meters (40.7 feet) |
Palahangan is a barangay in the municipality of Hadji Muhtamad, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,196. This represented 8.17% of the total population of Hadji Muhtamad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palahangan in the 2015 Census was 1,920 broken down into 316 households or an average of 6.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 73 | 5.79 | |
| 707 | 139 | 5.09 | |
| 376 | 62 | 6.06 | |
| 912 | 190 | 4.80 | |
| 787 | 122 | 6.45 | |
| 1,920 | 316 | 6.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palahangan is 5 to 9, with 327 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 219 | 11.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 327 | 17.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 13.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 6.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 2.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 1.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,920 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palahangan grew from 423 in 1990 to 2,196 in 2020, an increase of 1,773 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 276 people, from the previous population of 1,920 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | – | |
| 707 | 10.10% | |
| 376 | -12.66% | |
| 912 | 13.00% | |
| 787 | -5.22% | |
| 1,920 | 18.51% | |
| 2,196 | 2.87% |
Location
Palahangan is situated at approximately 6.6190, 121.5498. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.4 meters or 40.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palahangan does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.