Palje, Municipality of San Enrique, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | San Enrique |
| Postal code | 5036 |
| Population (2020) | 459 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0539, 122.6667 (11° 3' North, 122° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.8 meters (425.8 feet) |
Palje is a barangay in the municipality of San Enrique, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 459. This represented 1.24% of the total population of San Enrique.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palje in the 2015 Census was 418 broken down into 93 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 44 | 5.64 | |
| 417 | 74 | 5.64 | |
| 408 | 72 | 5.67 | |
| 378 | 76 | 4.97 | |
| 393 | 81 | 4.85 | |
| 418 | 93 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palje is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 6.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 6.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 8.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.72% |
| Total | 418 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palje grew from 248 in 1990 to 459 in 2020, an increase of 211 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 418 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 248 | – | |
| 417 | 10.22% | |
| 408 | -0.47% | |
| 378 | -1.05% | |
| 393 | 1.43% | |
| 418 | 1.18% | |
| 459 | 1.99% |
Location
Palje is situated at approximately 11.0539, 122.6667, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.8 meters or 425.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palje 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.