Palapag, Eastern Visayas
Palapag: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Northern Samar
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Quick Facts about Palapag
| Population | 34,286 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Northern Samar |
| Postal code | 6421 |
| Phone Area Codes | 55 |
| Area | 179.6 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Palapag |
| Latitude & Longitude | 12.5333,125.1167 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 06:55:13 (18th April 2026) |
Geography
Palapag is located at 12°31'60"N 125°7'0"E (12.5333300, 125.1166700). It has 2 neighbors: Mapanas and Laoang.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 9,609 | - | census |
| 1918 | 10,920 | 12.01% | census |
| 1939 | 19,745 | 44.69% | census |
| 1948 | 17,021 | -16% | census |
| 1960 | 16,055 | -6.02% | census |
| 1970 | 19,438 | 17.4% | census |
| 1975 | 21,266 | 8.6% | census |
| 1990 | 20,114 | -5.73% | census |
| 1995 | 24,947 | 19.37% | census |
| 2000 | 30,520 | 18.26% | census |
| 2007 | 31,398 | 2.8% | census |
| 2010 | 33,453 | 6.14% | census |
| 2015 | 34,286 | 2.43% | census |