Palao, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Tubod |
| Postal code | 9209 |
| Population (2020) | 878 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9412, 123.9392 (7° 56' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 315.5 meters (1,035.1 feet) |
Palao is a barangay in the municipality of Tubod, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 878. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Tubod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palao in the 2015 Census was 926 broken down into 231 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 39 | 3.74 | |
| 775 | 171 | 4.53 | |
| 802 | 204 | 3.93 | |
| 667 | 141 | 4.73 | |
| 853 | 206 | 4.14 | |
| 926 | 231 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palao is 5 to 9, with 117 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 | 14 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 11.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 12.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 9.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 6.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.32% |
| Total | 926 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palao grew from 146 in 1990 to 878 in 2020, an increase of 732 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.11%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 926 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | – | |
| 775 | 36.71% | |
| 802 | 0.74% | |
| 667 | -2.51% | |
| 853 | 9.37% | |
| 926 | 1.58% | |
| 878 | -1.11% |
Location
Palao is situated at approximately 7.9412, 123.9392, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 315.5 meters or 1,035.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palao 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.