Palao, Municipality of Libungan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Libungan |
| Postal code | 9411 |
| Population (2020) | 2,119 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.3130, 124.6070 (7° 19' North, 124° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 160.8 meters (527.6 feet) |
Palao is a barangay in the municipality of Libungan, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,119. This represented 3.77% of the total population of Libungan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palao in the 2015 Census was 1,552 broken down into 326 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 959 | 156 | 6.15 | |
| 1,123 | 201 | 5.59 | |
| 1,150 | 195 | 5.90 | |
| 1,170 | 232 | 5.04 | |
| 1,268 | 270 | 4.70 | |
| 1,552 | 326 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palao is 10 to 14, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 138 | 8.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 182 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 12.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 11.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 158 | 10.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 8.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 5.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,552 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palao grew from 959 in 1990 to 2,119 in 2020, an increase of 1,160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.77%, or an increase of 567 people, from the previous population of 1,552 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 959 | – | |
| 1,123 | 3.00% | |
| 1,150 | 0.51% | |
| 1,170 | 0.24% | |
| 1,268 | 2.97% | |
| 1,552 | 3.92% | |
| 2,119 | 6.77% |
Location
Palao is situated at approximately 7.3130, 124.6070, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 160.8 meters or 527.6 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.