Palale, Municipality of Banga, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Banga |
| Postal code | 5601 |
| Population (2020) | 681 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6469, 122.3280 (11° 39' North, 122° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Palale is a barangay in the municipality of Banga, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 681. This represented 1.69% of the total population of Banga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palale in the 2015 Census was 678 broken down into 146 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484 | 87 | 5.56 | |
| 554 | 105 | 5.28 | |
| 573 | 108 | 5.31 | |
| 525 | 100 | 5.25 | |
| 599 | 130 | 4.61 | |
| 678 | 146 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palale is 20 to 24, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 6.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 8.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 9.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 11.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 5.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 5.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.88% |
| Total | 678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palale grew from 484 in 1990 to 681 in 2020, an increase of 197 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 678 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 484 | – | |
| 554 | 2.56% | |
| 573 | 0.73% | |
| 525 | -1.20% | |
| 599 | 4.92% | |
| 678 | 2.39% | |
| 681 | 0.09% |
Location
Palale is situated at approximately 11.6469, 122.3280, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palale 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.