Barangay Profile

Barangay Rio Tuba

Bataraza, Palawan, Region IV-B

PSGC 1705305013 ZIP 5306
24,085 Population
1st of 22 By Population
19 m Elevation
5306 ZIP Code
Philippines MIMAROPA Palawan Bataraza Barangays Rio Tuba
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Barangay Rio Tuba is a barangay in Bataraza, Palawan, in the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1705305013 with ZIP code 5306, it had a 2020 Census population of 24,085. That makes it the 1st most populous of Bataraza's 22 barangays (27.6% of the municipal total of 87,384). It sits at about 19 m above sea level at coordinates 8.5316, 117.4344.

Overview

Barangay Rio Tuba is a local community situated within Bataraza, Palawan. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Rio Tuba is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Rio Tuba is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Bataraza, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 5,077 — —
1995 Sep 1 6,228 +3.9% 1,151
2000 May 1 7,663 +4.55% 1,435
2007 Aug 1 13,112 +7.69% 5,449
2010 May 1 16,577 +8.91% 3,465
2015 Aug 1 21,330 +4.92% 4,753
2020 May 1 24,085 +2.59% 2,755
5,077
6,228
7,663
13,112
16,577
21,330
24,085
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Rio Tuba is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Bataraza.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 575 2.7%
1 to 4 2,416 11.33%
5 to 9 2,667 12.5%
10 to 14 2,237 10.49%
15 to 19 1,843 8.64%
20 to 24 1,976 9.26%
25 to 29 2,220 10.41%
30 to 34 1,979 9.28%
35 to 39 1,460 6.84%
40 to 44 1,132 5.31%
45 to 49 841 3.94%
50 to 54 731 3.43%
55 to 59 483 2.26%
60 to 64 315 1.48%
65 to 69 205 0.96%
70 to 74 130 0.61%
75 to 79 51 0.24%
80 and over 69 0.32%
Under 1
575
1 to 4
2,416
5 to 9
2,667
10 to 14
2,237
15 to 19
1,843
20 to 24
1,976
25 to 29
2,220
30 to 34
1,979
35 to 39
1,460
40 to 44
1,132
45 to 49
841
50 to 54
731
55 to 59
483
60 to 64
315
65 to 69
205
70 to 74
130
75 to 79
51
80 and over
69
7,895

Young population (0-14) · 37.01%

12,980

Working-age population (15-64) · 60.85%

455

Older population (65+) · 2.13%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Rio Tuba is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Bataraza.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 987 5.11
1995 Sep 1 1,226 5.08
2000 May 1 1,471 5.18
2007 Aug 1 2,964 4.19
2010 May 1 3,811 4.23
2015 Aug 1 5,657 3.72
987
1,226
1,471
2,964
3,811
5,657
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 22

Relative rank among Bataraza's barangays by 2020 population.

19 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 14 m municipal median.

Barangay Rio Tuba is located at approximately 8.5316, 117.4344 (8°31'54" N, 117°26'04" E) on Luzon , roughly 19 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

MIMAROPA is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

MIMAROPA has moderate seismic exposure from regional fault systems, with occasional felt earthquakes.

Moderate
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Rio Tuba in municipality of Bataraza, province of Palawan is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Rio Tuba
PSGC Code 1705305013
Population (2020) 24,085
Rank in Municipality 1st of 22
Coordinates 8.5316, 117.4344 (8°31'54" N, 117°26'04" E)
Elevation 19 m above sea level
City / Municipality Bataraza
Province Palawan
Region MIMAROPA
ZIP Code 5306

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Bataraza.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Bataraza

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Rio Tuba and the wider Bataraza area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Rio Tuba located?

Barangay Rio Tuba is a barangay in Bataraza, Palawan, in the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1705305013 with ZIP code 5306, it had a 2020 Census population of 24,085. That makes it the 1st most populous of Bataraza's 22 barangays (27.6% of the municipal total of 87,384). It sits at about 19 m above sea level at coordinates 8.5316, 117.4344.

What is the population of Barangay Rio Tuba?

24,085 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Bataraza's 22 barangays (27.6% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Rio Tuba?

The PSGC code is 1705305013, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Rio Tuba?

ZIP 5306, covering Bataraza and its barangays.

How many barangays does Bataraza have?

22 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.