Paloc Sool, Municipality of Dumangas, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Dumangas |
| Postal code | 5006 |
| Population (2020) | 3,542 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8339, 122.7279 (10° 50' North, 122° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Paloc Sool is a barangay in the municipality of Dumangas, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,542. This represented 4.79% of the total population of Dumangas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paloc Sool in the 2015 Census was 2,503 broken down into 565 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,969 | 347 | 5.67 | |
| 1,927 | 376 | 5.13 | |
| 2,142 | 422 | 5.08 | |
| 2,336 | 494 | 4.73 | |
| 2,444 | 529 | 4.62 | |
| 2,503 | 565 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paloc Sool is 10 to 14, with 268 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 211 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 252 | 10.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 268 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 242 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 194 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 164 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 187 | 7.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 168 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 141 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 112 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 107 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.00% |
| Total | 2,507 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paloc Sool grew from 1,969 in 1990 to 3,542 in 2020, an increase of 1,573 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.55%, or an increase of 1,035 people, from the previous population of 2,507 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,969 | – | |
| 1,927 | -0.40% | |
| 2,142 | 2.29% | |
| 2,336 | 1.20% | |
| 2,444 | 1.66% | |
| 2,507 | 0.49% | |
| 3,542 | 7.55% |
Location
Paloc Sool is situated at approximately 10.8339, 122.7279, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paloc Sool 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.