Palomoc, Municipality of Titay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Titay |
| Postal code | 7003 |
| Population (2020) | 3,984 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9109, 122.5917 (7° 55' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 134.5 meters (441.3 feet) |
Palomoc is a barangay in the municipality of Titay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,984. This represented 7.38% of the total population of Titay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palomoc in the 2015 Census was 3,304 broken down into 736 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,654 | 314 | 5.27 | |
| 1,486 | 314 | 4.73 | |
| 1,983 | 407 | 4.87 | |
| 2,206 | 458 | 4.82 | |
| 2,750 | 563 | 4.88 | |
| 3,304 | 736 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palomoc is 10 to 14, with 394 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 82 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 337 | 10.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 381 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 394 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 384 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 300 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 238 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 190 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 185 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 185 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 139 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 154 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 134 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.97% |
| Total | 3,304 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palomoc grew from 1,654 in 1990 to 3,984 in 2020, an increase of 2,330 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.02%, or an increase of 680 people, from the previous population of 3,304 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,654 | – | |
| 1,486 | -1.99% | |
| 1,983 | 6.38% | |
| 2,206 | 1.48% | |
| 2,750 | 8.35% | |
| 3,304 | 3.56% | |
| 3,984 | 4.02% |
Location
Palomoc is situated at approximately 7.9109, 122.5917, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 134.5 meters or 441.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palomoc 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.