Pal‑ew, City of Tanjay, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Tanjay |
| Postal code | 6204 |
| Population (2020) | 5,125 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5146, 123.0298 (9° 31' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 367.3 meters (1,205.0 feet) |
Pal‑ew is a barangay in the city of Tanjay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,125. This represented 6.20% of the total population of Tanjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pal-ew in the 2015 Census was 4,977 broken down into 1,078 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,159 | 765 | 5.44 | |
| 4,079 | 775 | 5.26 | |
| 4,873 | 907 | 5.37 | |
| 5,039 | 992 | 5.08 | |
| 5,498 | 1,108 | 4.96 | |
| 4,977 | 1,078 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pal-ew is 10 to 14, with 677 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 124 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 514 | 10.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 649 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 677 | 13.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 485 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 331 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 319 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 316 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 284 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 273 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 218 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 209 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 200 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 145 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 89 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 56 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.56% |
| Total | 4,977 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pal-ew grew from 4,159 in 1990 to 5,125 in 2020, an increase of 966 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 148 people, from the previous population of 4,977 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,159 | – | |
| 4,079 | -0.36% | |
| 4,873 | 3.89% | |
| 5,039 | 0.46% | |
| 5,498 | 3.22% | |
| 4,977 | -1.88% | |
| 5,125 | 0.62% |
Location
Pal‑ew is situated at approximately 9.5146, 123.0298, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 367.3 meters or 1,205.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pal‑ew 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.