Palayog, Municipality of Hinigaran, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Hinigaran |
| Postal code | 6106 |
| Population (2020) | 1,013 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2229, 122.8992 (10° 13' North, 122° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Palayog is a barangay in the municipality of Hinigaran, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,013. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Hinigaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palayog in the 2015 Census was 1,019 broken down into 278 households or an average of 3.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,131 | 204 | 5.54 | |
| 1,102 | 202 | 5.46 | |
| 1,062 | 225 | 4.72 | |
| 1,057 | 254 | 4.16 | |
| 975 | 229 | 4.26 | |
| 1,019 | 278 | 3.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palayog is 5 to 9, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 6.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 10.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 7.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 7.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 6.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 6.08% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.86% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,019 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palayog fell from 1,134 in 1990 to 1,013 in 2020, a decrease of 121 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.12%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 1,019 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,134 | – | |
| 1,102 | -0.53% | |
| 1,062 | -0.79% | |
| 1,057 | -0.07% | |
| 975 | -2.90% | |
| 1,019 | 0.84% | |
| 1,013 | -0.12% |
Location
Palayog is situated at approximately 10.2229, 122.8992, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palayog 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.