Palanay, Municipality of Caibiran, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Caibiran |
| Postal code | 6548 |
| Population (2020) | 1,023 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5712, 124.5790 (11° 34' North, 124° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Palanay, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Caibiran, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,023. This represented 4.23% of the total population of Caibiran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanay in the 2015 Census was 1,089 broken down into 227 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | 179 | 6.20 | |
| 1,117 | 197 | 5.67 | |
| 1,034 | 192 | 5.39 | |
| 997 | 196 | 5.09 | |
| 1,135 | 204 | 5.56 | |
| 1,089 | 227 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanay is 10 to 14, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 8.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 123 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 5.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 5.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 5.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.74% |
| Total | 1,089 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanay fell from 1,113 in 1990 to 1,023 in 2020, a decrease of 90 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,089 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,113 | – | |
| 1,123 | 0.17% | |
| 1,039 | -1.65% | |
| 1,007 | -0.43% | |
| 1,138 | 4.55% | |
| 1,089 | -0.83% | |
| 1,023 | -1.31% |
Location
Palanay is situated at approximately 11.5712, 124.5790, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanay 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.