Palambrag, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2015) | 358 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0848, 124.8601 |
Palambrag is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 358. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palambrag is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 |
| 1 to 4 | 34 |
| 5 to 9 | 43 |
| 10 to 14 | 60 |
| 15 to 19 | 40 |
| 20 to 24 | 31 |
| 25 to 29 | 22 |
| 30 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 39 | 22 |
| 40 to 44 | 22 |
| 45 to 49 | 10 |
| 50 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 |
| 60 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 69 | 6 |
| 70 to 74 | 3 |
| 75 to 79 | 3 |
| 80 and over | 1 |
| Total | 358 |
Historical population
The population of Palambrag grew from 333 in 1990 to 358 in 2015, an increase of 25 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a negative growth rate of 2.41%, or a decrease of 49 people, from the previous population of 407 in 2010.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | – | |
| 302 | -1.81% | |
| 260 | -3.16% | |
| 372 | 5.06% | |
| 407 | 3.33% | |
| 358 | -2.41% |
Location
Palambrag is situated at approximately 12.0848, 124.8601, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.9 meters or 134.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palambrag shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population is from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.