Barangay Profile

Barangay San Miguel

Linapacan, Palawan, Region IV-B

PSGC 1705313010 ZIP 5314
4,327 Population
1st of 10 By Population
4 m Elevation
5314 ZIP Code
Philippines MIMAROPA Palawan Linapacan Barangays San Miguel
Direct Answer

Barangay San Miguel is a barangay in Linapacan, Palawan, in the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1705313010 with ZIP code 5314, it had a 2020 Census population of 4,327. That makes it the 1st most populous of Linapacan's 10 barangays (25.8% of the municipal total of 16,782). It sits at about 4 m above sea level at coordinates 11.4899, 119.8668.

Overview

Barangay San Miguel is a local community situated within Linapacan, 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 San Miguel 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 San Miguel is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Linapacan, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,648 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,012 +3.81% 364
2000 May 1 2,546 +5.18% 534
2007 Aug 1 3,638 +5.05% 1,092
2010 May 1 3,918 +2.74% 280
2015 Aug 1 4,103 +0.88% 185
2020 May 1 4,327 +1.13% 224
1,648
2,012
2,546
3,638
3,918
4,103
4,327
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay San Miguel 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 Linapacan.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 92 2.24%
1 to 4 405 9.87%
5 to 9 496 12.09%
10 to 14 542 13.21%
15 to 19 474 11.55%
20 to 24 420 10.24%
25 to 29 351 8.55%
30 to 34 293 7.14%
35 to 39 233 5.68%
40 to 44 206 5.02%
45 to 49 181 4.41%
50 to 54 125 3.05%
55 to 59 104 2.53%
60 to 64 67 1.63%
65 to 69 39 0.95%
70 to 74 47 1.15%
75 to 79 15 0.37%
80 and over 13 0.32%
Under 1
92
1 to 4
405
5 to 9
496
10 to 14
542
15 to 19
474
20 to 24
420
25 to 29
351
30 to 34
293
35 to 39
233
40 to 44
206
45 to 49
181
50 to 54
125
55 to 59
104
60 to 64
67
65 to 69
39
70 to 74
47
75 to 79
15
80 and over
13
1,535

Young population (0-14) · 37.41%

2,454

Working-age population (15-64) · 59.81%

114

Older population (65+) · 2.78%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay San Miguel 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 Linapacan.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 318 5.16
1995 Sep 1 351 5.73
2000 May 1 500 5.05
2007 Aug 1 706 5.03
2010 May 1 743 5.21
2015 Aug 1 932 4.37
318
351
500
706
743
932
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 10

Relative rank among Linapacan's barangays by 2020 population.

4 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 9.6 m municipal median.

Barangay San Miguel is located at approximately 11.4899, 119.8668 (11°29'24" N, 119°52'00" E) on Luzon , roughly 4 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
Flood & storm surge

At roughly 4 m above sea level, low-lying areas here are more exposed to flooding and, near the coast, storm surge during major storms.

High

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 San Miguel in municipality of Linapacan, 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 San Miguel
PSGC Code 1705313010
Population (2020) 4,327
Rank in Municipality 1st of 10
Coordinates 11.4899, 119.8668 (11°29'24" N, 119°52'00" E)
Elevation 4 m above sea level
City / Municipality Linapacan
Province Palawan
Region MIMAROPA
ZIP Code 5314

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

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

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Linapacan

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay San Miguel and the wider Linapacan area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay San Miguel located?

Barangay San Miguel is a barangay in Linapacan, Palawan, in the MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1705313010 with ZIP code 5314, it had a 2020 Census population of 4,327. That makes it the 1st most populous of Linapacan's 10 barangays (25.8% of the municipal total of 16,782). It sits at about 4 m above sea level at coordinates 11.4899, 119.8668.

What is the population of Barangay San Miguel?

4,327 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Linapacan's 10 barangays (25.8% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay San Miguel?

The PSGC code is 1705313010, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Miguel?

ZIP 5314, covering Linapacan and its barangays.

How many barangays does Linapacan have?

10 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.