Palanas, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 878 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1372, 125.6382 (11° 8' North, 125° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 878. This represented 3.97% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 836 broken down into 196 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454 | 84 | 5.40 | |
| 437 | 79 | 5.53 | |
| 480 | 91 | 5.27 | |
| 602 | 122 | 4.93 | |
| 744 | 149 | 4.99 | |
| 836 | 196 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 14.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 99 | 11.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 84 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 3.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.32% |
| Total | 836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 454 in 1990 to 878 in 2020, an increase of 424 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 836 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 454 | – | |
| 437 | -0.71% | |
| 480 | 2.03% | |
| 602 | 3.17% | |
| 744 | 8.01% | |
| 836 | 2.24% | |
| 878 | 1.04% |
Location
Palanas is situated at approximately 11.1372, 125.6382, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanas 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.