Palanog, Municipality of Jaro, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Jaro |
| Postal code | 6527 |
| Population (2020) | 315 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1343, 124.8361 (11° 8' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.5 meters (280.5 feet) |
Palanog is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 315. This represented 0.72% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanog in the 2015 Census was 328 broken down into 74 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 39 | 4.92 | |
| 201 | 38 | 5.29 | |
| 283 | 56 | 5.05 | |
| 285 | 57 | 5.00 | |
| 241 | 54 | 4.46 | |
| 328 | 74 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanog is 10 to 14, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 33 | 10.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 42 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 3.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 328 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanog grew from 192 in 1990 to 315 in 2020, an increase of 123 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.85%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 328 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | – | |
| 201 | 0.86% | |
| 283 | 7.61% | |
| 285 | 0.10% | |
| 241 | -5.92% | |
| 328 | 6.04% | |
| 315 | -0.85% |
Location
Palanog is situated at approximately 11.1343, 124.8361, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.5 meters or 280.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palanog 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.