Palao, Municipality of Kolambugan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Kolambugan |
| Postal code | 9207 |
| Population (2020) | 228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0844, 123.9285 (8° 5' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 200.4 meters (657.5 feet) |
Palao is a barangay in the municipality of Kolambugan, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 228. This represented 0.81% of the total population of Kolambugan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palao in the 2015 Census was 367 broken down into 97 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | ||
| 319 | 59 | 5.41 | |
| 303 | 71 | 4.27 | |
| 353 | 88 | 4.01 | |
| 384 | 93 | 4.13 | |
| 367 | 97 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palao is 5 to 9, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 7.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 16.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 10.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 6.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 9.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 9.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 5.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.54% |
| Total | 367 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palao grew from 0 in 1990 to 228 in 2020, an increase of 228 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.53%, or a decrease of 139 people, from the previous population of 367 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | |
| 319 | ||
| 303 | -1.10% | |
| 353 | 2.13% | |
| 384 | 3.11% | |
| 367 | -0.86% | |
| 228 | -9.53% |
Location
Palao is situated at approximately 8.0844, 123.9285, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 200.4 meters or 657.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Riverside, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- Rebucon, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- Muntay, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- Austin Heights, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- San Roque, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- Bubong, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- Small Banisilan, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
- Matampay, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.