Palaka Sur, Municipality of Pulupandan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Pulupandan |
| Postal code | 6102 |
| Population (2020) | 1,054 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4839, 122.8210 (10° 29' North, 122° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) |
Palaka Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Pulupandan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,054. This represented 3.50% of the total population of Pulupandan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palaka Sur in the 2015 Census was 1,002 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 644 | 147 | 4.38 | |
| 744 | 159 | 4.68 | |
| 857 | 183 | 4.68 | |
| 859 | 193 | 4.45 | |
| 902 | 217 | 4.16 | |
| 1,002 | 230 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palaka Sur is 20 to 24, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 59 | 5.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 7.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 9.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 7.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 6.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 6.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 7.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 6.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.60% |
| Total | 1,002 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palaka Sur grew from 644 in 1990 to 1,054 in 2020, an increase of 410 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 1,002 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 644 | – | |
| 744 | 2.74% | |
| 857 | 3.08% | |
| 859 | 0.03% | |
| 902 | 1.79% | |
| 1,002 | 2.02% | |
| 1,054 | 1.07% |
Location
Palaka Sur is situated at approximately 10.4839, 122.8210, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.8 meters or 9.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palaka Sur 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.