Palacat, Municipality of Aleosan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Aleosan |
| Postal code | 9415 |
| Population (2020) | 990 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.2825, 124.6280 (7° 17' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.4 meters (247.4 feet) |
Palacat is a barangay in the municipality of Aleosan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 990. This represented 2.36% of the total population of Aleosan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palacat in the 2015 Census was 1,101 broken down into 252 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | 82 | 5.43 | |
| 387 | 63 | 6.14 | |
| 494 | 77 | 6.42 | |
| 675 | 115 | 5.87 | |
| 918 | 179 | 5.13 | |
| 1,101 | 252 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palacat is 10 to 14, with 144 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 12.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 133 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 7.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 9.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 10.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 8.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 3.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 3.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 2.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.36% |
| Total | 1,101 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palacat grew from 445 in 1990 to 990 in 2020, an increase of 545 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.21%, or a decrease of 111 people, from the previous population of 1,101 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 445 | – | |
| 387 | -2.58% | |
| 494 | 5.37% | |
| 675 | 4.40% | |
| 928 | 12.28% | |
| 1,101 | 3.31% | |
| 990 | -2.21% |
Location
Palacat is situated at approximately 7.2825, 124.6280, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.4 meters or 247.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palacat 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.