Palinta, Municipality of Kabasalan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Kabasalan |
| Postal code | 7005 |
| Population (2020) | 1,491 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8138, 122.8314 (7° 49' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.2 meters (141.7 feet) |
Palinta is a barangay in the municipality of Kabasalan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,491. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Kabasalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palinta in the 2015 Census was 1,681 broken down into 367 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,117 | 211 | 5.29 | |
| 1,134 | 222 | 5.11 | |
| 1,447 | 273 | 5.30 | |
| 1,479 | 290 | 5.10 | |
| 1,184 | 286 | 4.14 | |
| 1,681 | 367 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palinta is 5 to 9, with 241 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 10.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 241 | 14.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 13.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 118 | 7.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 5.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 104 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.71% |
| Total | 1,681 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palinta grew from 1,135 in 1990 to 1,491 in 2020, an increase of 356 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.49%, or a decrease of 190 people, from the previous population of 1,681 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,135 | – | |
| 1,134 | -0.02% | |
| 1,523 | 6.53% | |
| 1,479 | -0.40% | |
| 1,184 | -7.78% | |
| 1,681 | 6.90% | |
| 1,491 | -2.49% |
Location
Palinta is situated at approximately 7.8138, 122.8314, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.2 meters or 141.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palinta 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.