Palmera, Municipality of Roseller Lim, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Roseller Lim |
| Postal code | 7002 |
| Population (2020) | 780 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7172, 122.4616 (7° 43' North, 122° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.6 meters (284.1 feet) |
Palmera is a barangay in the municipality of Roseller Lim, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 780. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Roseller Lim.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palmera in the 2015 Census was 787 broken down into 208 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 1,527 | 262 | 5.83 | |
| 1,610 | 261 | 6.17 | |
| 1,560 | 275 | 5.67 | |
| 886 | 164 | 5.40 | |
| 787 | 208 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palmera is 5 to 9, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 3.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 11.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 8.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.38% |
| Total | 787 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palmera fell from 1,527 in 1995 to 780 in 2020, a decrease of 747 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.19%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 787 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,527 | – | |
| 1,610 | 1.14% | |
| 1,560 | -0.43% | |
| 886 | -18.61% | |
| 787 | -2.23% | |
| 780 | -0.19% |
Location
Palmera is situated at approximately 7.7172, 122.4616, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.6 meters or 284.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palmera 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.