Palaypay, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 1,480 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2915, 125.0764 (11° 17' North, 125° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.6 meters (8.5 feet) |
Palaypay, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,480. This represented 2.61% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palaypay in the 2015 Census was 2,310 broken down into 482 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,804 | 338 | 5.34 | |
| 1,803 | 366 | 4.93 | |
| 2,115 | 431 | 4.91 | |
| 2,539 | 500 | 5.08 | |
| 2,653 | 528 | 5.02 | |
| 2,310 | 482 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palaypay is 15 to 19, with 302 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 203 | 8.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 272 | 11.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 262 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 302 | 13.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 204 | 8.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 165 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 153 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 149 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 106 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.95% |
| Total | 2,310 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palaypay fell from 1,804 in 1990 to 1,480 in 2020, a decrease of 324 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.95%, or a decrease of 830 people, from the previous population of 2,310 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,804 | – | |
| 1,803 | -0.01% | |
| 2,115 | 3.48% | |
| 2,539 | 2.55% | |
| 2,653 | 1.61% | |
| 2,310 | -2.60% | |
| 1,480 | -8.95% |
Location
Palaypay is situated at approximately 11.2915, 125.0764, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.6 meters or 8.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palaypay 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.