Palale 1, Municipality of Macarthur, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6509 |
| Population (2020) | 731 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8230, 124.9362 (10° 49' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.6 meters (116.8 feet) |
Palale 1 is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 731. This represented 3.39% of the total population of Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palale 1 in the 2015 Census was 769 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | 110 | 4.94 | |
| 740 | 142 | 5.21 | |
| 655 | 149 | 4.40 | |
| 638 | 147 | 4.34 | |
| 704 | 156 | 4.51 | |
| 769 | 184 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palale 1 is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 11.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 68 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.21% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.04% |
| Total | 769 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palale 1 grew from 543 in 1990 to 731 in 2020, an increase of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.06%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 769 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 543 | – | |
| 740 | 5.97% | |
| 655 | -2.58% | |
| 638 | -0.36% | |
| 704 | 3.65% | |
| 769 | 1.70% | |
| 731 | -1.06% |
Location
Palale 1 is situated at approximately 10.8230, 124.9362, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.6 meters or 116.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palale 1 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.