Palabucan, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Libona |
| Postal code | 8706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,635 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3985, 124.7802 (8° 24' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 480.8 meters (1,577.4 feet) |
Palabucan is a barangay in the municipality of Libona, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,635. This represented 3.34% of the total population of Libona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palabucan in the 2015 Census was 1,526 broken down into 362 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | 154 | 5.32 | |
| 918 | 187 | 4.91 | |
| 1,006 | 201 | 5.00 | |
| 1,212 | 247 | 4.91 | |
| 1,291 | 292 | 4.42 | |
| 1,526 | 362 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palabucan is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 165 | 10.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 159 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 163 | 10.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 4.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.13% |
| Total | 1,594 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palabucan grew from 820 in 1990 to 1,635 in 2020, an increase of 815 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.54%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,594 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 820 | – | |
| 918 | 2.14% | |
| 1,006 | 1.98% | |
| 1,260 | 3.15% | |
| 1,333 | 2.07% | |
| 1,594 | 3.46% | |
| 1,635 | 0.54% |
Location
Palabucan is situated at approximately 8.3985, 124.7802, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 480.8 meters or 1,577.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palabucan 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.