Palanas, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 566 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2927, 124.9997 (12° 18' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 566. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palanas in the 2015 Census was 350 broken down into 75 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 19 | 4.42 | |
| 130 | 32 | 4.06 | |
| 164 | 35 | 4.69 | |
| 176 | 29 | 6.07 | |
| 251 | 50 | 5.02 | |
| 350 | 75 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palanas is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 3.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 10.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 15.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 5.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 8.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 2.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 1.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.57% |
| Total | 350 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palanas grew from 84 in 1990 to 566 in 2020, an increase of 482 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 10.65%, or an increase of 216 people, from the previous population of 350 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | – | |
| 130 | 8.53% | |
| 164 | 5.11% | |
| 176 | 0.98% | |
| 251 | 13.79% | |
| 350 | 6.53% | |
| 566 | 10.65% |
Location
Palanas is situated at approximately 12.2927, 124.9997, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 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.