Palma, Municipality of Kibawe, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Kibawe |
| Postal code | 8720 |
| Population (2020) | 2,317 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5727, 124.9925 (7° 34' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 365.8 meters (1,200.1 feet) |
Palma is a barangay in the municipality of Kibawe, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,317. This represented 5.53% of the total population of Kibawe.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palma in the 2015 Census was 2,185 broken down into 504 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 935 | 177 | 5.28 | |
| 969 | 205 | 4.73 | |
| 1,240 | 254 | 4.88 | |
| 1,696 | 368 | 4.61 | |
| 1,891 | 406 | 4.66 | |
| 2,185 | 504 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palma is 5 to 9, with 250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 233 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 213 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 199 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 175 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 142 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 131 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 104 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.24% |
| Total | 2,185 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palma grew from 935 in 1990 to 2,317 in 2020, an increase of 1,382 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.24%, or an increase of 132 people, from the previous population of 2,185 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 935 | – | |
| 969 | 0.67% | |
| 1,240 | 5.43% | |
| 1,696 | 4.41% | |
| 1,902 | 4.26% | |
| 2,185 | 2.68% | |
| 2,317 | 1.24% |
Location
Palma is situated at approximately 7.5727, 124.9925, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 365.8 meters or 1,200.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palma 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.