Palanas, Municipality of Lapinig, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lapinig |
| Postal code | 6423 |
| Population (2020) | 264 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2943, 125.3032 (12° 18' North, 125° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Lapinig, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 264. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Lapinig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 253 broken down into 53 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 28 | 5.93 | |
| 197 | 40 | 4.93 | |
| 232 | 53 | 4.38 | |
| 233 | 39 | 5.97 | |
| 266 | 56 | 4.75 | |
| 253 | 53 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 10 to 14, with 40 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 14.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 11.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 15.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 4.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 2.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.40% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.40% |
| Total | 253 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 166 in 1990 to 264 in 2020, an increase of 98 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.90%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 253 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | – | |
| 197 | 3.26% | |
| 232 | 3.57% | |
| 233 | 0.06% | |
| 266 | 4.94% | |
| 253 | -0.95% | |
| 264 | 0.90% |
Location
Palanas is situated at approximately 12.2943, 125.3032, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 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.