Palanas

Palanas
Palanas
Municipality
	Municipality of Palanas
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	Map of Masbate with Palanas highlighted
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	Palanas Location within the Philippines
	Coordinates: 12°08′47″N 123°55′19″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Masbate
District	3rd district
Founded	June 11, 1951
Barangays	24 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Roscelle A. Eramiz
• Vice Mayor	Rudy L. Alvarez
• Representative	Wilton T. Kho
• Municipal Council	Members
• Electorate	18,704 voters (2022)
Area
• Total	171.10 km2 (66.06 sq mi)
Elevation	53 m (174 ft)
Highest elevation	390 m (1,280 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)
• Total	27,322
• Density	160/km2 (410/sq mi)
• Households	6,479
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	26.57% (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 122.9 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 303.7 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 124.1 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 87.65 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5404
PSGC	054115000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)56
Native languages	Masbateño; Tagalog

Palanas, officially the Municipality of Palanas, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,322 people.^[3]

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Palanas is 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Masbate City.

Palanas was created in 1951 from the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod and Cabil-isan of Dimasalang.^[5] It annually celebrates "Pasayaw sa Leon" Festival (The Lion Dance Festival) every 19 December.

Barangays

Palanas is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. ^[6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Antipolo
Banco
Biga-a
Bontod
Buenasuerte
Intusan
Jose A. Abenir Sr. (Libtong)
Maanahao
Mabini
Malibas
Maravilla
Matugnao
Miabas
Nabangig
Nipa
Parina
Piña
Poblacion
Salvacion
San Antonio
San Carlos
San Isidro
Santa Cruz
Malatawan

Climate

More information Climate data for Palanas, Masbate, Month ...

Climate data for Palanas, Masbate
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	29 (84)	31 (88)	32 (90)	32 (90)	31 (88)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	23 (73)	22 (72)	23 (73)	23 (73)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	39 (1.5)	34 (1.3)	42 (1.7)	36 (1.4)	73 (2.9)	109 (4.3)	118 (4.6)	108 (4.3)	129 (5.1)	136 (5.4)	112 (4.4)	89 (3.5)	1,025 (40.4)
Average rainy days	12.6	9.7	12.0	13.0	20.5	25.3	26.2	24.8	25.2	25.9	21.9	17.9	235
Source: Meteoblue^[7]

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Population census of Palanas

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1903	2,286	—
1960	21,001	+3.97%
1970	25,848	+2.10%
1975	26,916	+0.82%
1980	25,369	−1.18%
1990	21,763	−1.52%

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1995	23,580	+1.51%
2000	24,666	+0.97%
2007	24,830	+0.09%
2010	25,501	+0.98%
2015	26,222	+0.53%
2020	27,322	+0.81%

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]

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In the 2020 census, the population of Palanas, Masbate, was 27,322 people,^[3] with a density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants per square mile.

Poverty incidence of Palanas

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2006
53.00

2009
40.39

2012
44.98

2015
44.73

2018
30.50

2021
26.57

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]

[1]
Municipality of Palanas | (DILG)
[2]
"2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
[3]
Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
[4]
"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
[5]
"An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
[6]
"Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
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"Palanas: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
[8]
Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
[9]
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
[10]
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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"Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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"Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
[13]
"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
[14]
"2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
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"City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
[16]
"2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
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"Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
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"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
[19]
"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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[1] [1]
Municipality of Palanas | (DILG)

[popcen2015_r3-2] [2]
"2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[PSA20–05-3] [3]
Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[4] [4]
"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[5] [5]
"An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.

[nscb-area-6] [6]
"Province: Masbate". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

[met_norms-7] [7]
"Palanas: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.

[PSA15–05-8] [8]
Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–05-9] [9]
Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.

[NSO07-05-10] [10]
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.

[LWUA-PopulationData-11] [11]
"Province of Masbate". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[12] [12]
"Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

[13] [13]
"Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.

[14] [14]
"2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.

[15] [15]
"City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.

[16] [16]
"2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.

[17] [17]
"Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.

[18] [18]
"PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

[19] [19]
"PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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Palanas
Municipality
Municipality of Palanas
Flag Seal
Map of Masbate with Palanas highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Palanas Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°08′47″N 123°55′19″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region
Province	Masbate
District	3rd district
Founded	June 11, 1951
Barangays	24 (see Barangays)
Government ^[1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Roscelle A. Eramiz
• Vice Mayor	Rudy L. Alvarez
• Representative	Wilton T. Kho
• Municipal Council	Members Jonathan A. Abenir Letecia A. Tamayo Annie S. Alvarez Diego U. Rumo Magdalena A. Pogoy Roderick A. Almanzor Alona V. Pillejera Editha C. Salazar
• Electorate	18,704 voters (2022)
Area ^[2]
• Total	171.10 km² (66.06 sq mi)
Elevation	53 m (174 ft)
Highest elevation	390 m (1,280 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census)^[3]
• Total	27,322
• Density	160/km² (410/sq mi)
• Households	6,479
Economy
• Income class	4th municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	26.57 % (2021)^[4]
• Revenue	₱ 122.9 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 303.7 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 124.1 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 87.65 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Masbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	5404
PSGC	054115000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)56
Native languages	Masbateño Tagalog