Palian, Municipality of Tupi, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Municipality | Tupi |
| Postal code | 9505 |
| Population (2020) | 3,116 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.3745, 124.9115 (6° 22' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 164.0 meters (538.1 feet) |
Palian is a barangay in the municipality of Tupi, in the province of South Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,116. This represented 4.24% of the total population of Tupi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palian in the 2015 Census was 2,869 broken down into 660 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,872 | 370 | 5.06 | |
| 2,220 | 452 | 4.91 | |
| 2,566 | 578 | 4.44 | |
| 2,503 | 582 | 4.30 | |
| 2,826 | 699 | 4.04 | |
| 2,869 | 660 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palian is 10 to 14, with 307 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 292 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 294 | 10.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 307 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 272 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 253 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 258 | 8.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 184 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 166 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 139 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 81 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.73% |
| Total | 2,869 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palian grew from 1,872 in 1990 to 3,116 in 2020, an increase of 1,244 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 247 people, from the previous population of 2,869 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,872 | – | |
| 2,220 | 3.25% | |
| 2,566 | 3.15% | |
| 2,509 | -0.31% | |
| 2,826 | 4.43% | |
| 2,869 | 0.29% | |
| 3,116 | 1.75% |
Location
Palian is situated at approximately 6.3745, 124.9115, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 164.0 meters or 538.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palian 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.