Palapag, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 6421 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 179.60 km2 (69.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,034 |
| Density (2020) | 189 / km2 (491 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 33' North, 125° 7' East (12.5460, 125.1122) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.7 meters (44.8 feet) |
Palapag is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 179.60 square kilometers or 69.34 square miles which constitutes 4.86% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,034. This represented 5.32% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.75% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 189 inhabitants per square kilometer or 491 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Palapag has 32 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asum | 3.32% | 1,129 | 1,240 | -8.95% | -1.95% |
| Bagacay | 3.67% | 1,248 | 1,564 | -20.20% | -4.64% |
| Bangon | 0.89% | 304 | 484 | -37.19% | -9.32% |
| Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. | 5.65% | 1,922 | 2,078 | -7.51% | -1.63% |
| Binay | 1.96% | 667 | 551 | 21.05% | 4.10% |
| Cabariwan | 1.73% | 588 | 653 | -9.95% | -2.18% |
| Cabatuan | 6.71% | 2,284 | 2,556 | -10.64% | -2.34% |
| Campedico | 1.33% | 454 | 454 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Capacujan | 4.77% | 1,623 | 1,467 | 10.63% | 2.15% |
| Jangtud | 1.87% | 635 | 603 | 5.31% | 1.09% |
| Laniwan | 4.75% | 1,615 | 1,706 | -5.33% | -1.15% |
| Mabaras | 0.79% | 270 | 250 | 8.00% | 1.63% |
| Magsaysay | 2.59% | 881 | 697 | 26.40% | 5.05% |
| Manajao | 2.73% | 928 | 957 | -3.03% | -0.65% |
| Mapno | 4.95% | 1,683 | 1,425 | 18.11% | 3.56% |
| Maragano | 0.97% | 330 | 343 | -3.79% | -0.81% |
| Matambag | 1.41% | 480 | 409 | 17.36% | 3.43% |
| Monbon | 4.08% | 1,389 | 1,238 | 12.20% | 2.45% |
| Nagbobtac | 1.83% | 622 | 594 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Napo | 1.48% | 505 | 493 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Natawo | 1.38% | 469 | 622 | -24.60% | -5.77% |
| Nipa | 3.77% | 1,282 | 1,229 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Osmeña | 3.46% | 1,176 | 1,265 | -7.04% | -1.52% |
| Pangpang | 6.58% | 2,238 | 2,193 | 2.05% | 0.43% |
| Paysud | 2.34% | 795 | 734 | 8.31% | 1.69% |
| Sangay | 2.31% | 785 | 815 | -3.68% | -0.79% |
| Simora | 2.04% | 694 | 678 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Sinalaran | 2.07% | 703 | 691 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Sumoroy | 2.77% | 942 | 939 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Talolora | 4.42% | 1,504 | 1,362 | 10.43% | 2.11% |
| Tambangan | 3.03% | 1,030 | 1,310 | -21.37% | -4.94% |
| Tinampo | 8.40% | 2,859 | 2,686 | 6.44% | 1.32% |
| Palapag Total | 34,034 | 34,286 | -0.73% | -0.16% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Palapag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱93,904,654.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,304,946.60 | – |
| 2010 | 56,509,732.88 | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 61,496,660.55 | 8.82% |
| 2012 | 59,925,205.68 | -2.56% |
| 2013 | 66,807,078.85 | 11.48% |
| 2014 | 76,306,594.30 | 14.22% |
| 2015 | 85,601,263.47 | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 93,904,654.20 | 9.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Palapag in the 2015 Census was 34,197 broken down into 6,957 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,110 | 4,019 | 5.00 | |
| 24,947 | 4,939 | 5.05 | |
| 30,509 | 5,852 | 5.21 | |
| 31,393 | 5,942 | 5.28 | |
| 33,450 | 6,568 | 5.09 | |
| 34,197 | 6,957 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palapag is 10 to 14, with 4,685 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 312 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 719 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,411 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,357 | 12.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,685 | 13.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,728 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,727 | 7.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,197 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,983 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,821 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,661 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,642 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,332 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,154 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 859 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 750 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 567 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 381 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 312 | 0.91% |
| Total | 34,286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palapag grew from 9,609 in 1903 to 34,034 in 2020, an increase of 24,425 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.16%, or a decrease of 252 people, from the previous population of 34,286 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,609 | – | |
| 10,920 | 0.81% | |
| 19,745 | 3.01% | |
| 17,021 | -1.51% | |
| 16,055 | -0.51% | |
| 19,438 | 1.89% | |
| 21,266 | 1.82% | |
| 23,115 | 1.68% | |
| 20,114 | -1.38% | |
| 24,947 | 4.12% | |
| 30,520 | 4.42% | |
| 31,398 | 0.39% | |
| 33,453 | 2.33% | |
| 34,286 | 0.47% | |
| 34,034 | -0.16% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Palapag for the year 2019 was 23,383, broken down into 11,785 males and 11,598 females.
Location
The municipal center of Palapag is situated at approximately 12° 33' North, 125° 7' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.7 meters or 44.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Palapag are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Tacloban, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Laoang, Northern Samar, Catubig, Northern Samar, Mapanas, Northern Samar, Pambujan, Northern Samar, Las Navas, Northern Samar, and San Roque, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 501.44 kilometers (311.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Laoang, Northern Samar, 11.54 kilometers (7.17 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Catubig, Northern Samar, 16.44 kilometers (10.22 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Mapanas, Northern Samar, 17.02 kilometers (10.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Pambujan, Northern Samar, 20.54 kilometers (12.76 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 24.56 kilometers (15.26 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- San Roque, Northern Samar, 26.02 kilometers (16.17 miles) to the West (S88°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 77.48 kilometers (48.14 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 88.85 kilometers (55.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 108.97 kilometers (67.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 129.34 kilometers (80.37 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Tacloban, 144.46 kilometers (89.76 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 163.59 kilometers (101.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
Distance from Manila: 501.44 kilometers (311.58 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.