Palale 2, 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) | 1,140 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8248, 124.9362 (10° 49' North, 124° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.9 meters (121.1 feet) |
Palale 2 is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,140. This represented 5.28% of the total population of Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palale 2 in the 2015 Census was 1,054 broken down into 258 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | 141 | 5.00 | |
| 1,049 | 200 | 5.25 | |
| 963 | 197 | 4.89 | |
| 1,097 | 242 | 4.53 | |
| 1,001 | 231 | 4.33 | |
| 1,054 | 258 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palale 2 is 5 to 9, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 8.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 145 | 13.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 8.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 5.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 7.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.33% |
| Total | 1,054 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palale 2 grew from 705 in 1990 to 1,140 in 2020, an increase of 435 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.66%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 1,054 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 705 | – | |
| 1,049 | 7.73% | |
| 963 | -1.82% | |
| 1,097 | 1.81% | |
| 1,001 | -3.28% | |
| 1,054 | 0.99% | |
| 1,140 | 1.66% |
Location
Palale 2 is situated at approximately 10.8248, 124.9362, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.9 meters or 121.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palale 2 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.