Placer, Caraga
Placer: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Surigao del Norte
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Quick Facts about Placer
| Population | 27,094 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Caraga (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Surigao del Norte |
| Postal code | 8405 |
| Phone Area Codes | 86 |
| Area | 61.29 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Placer |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.6542,125.6025 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 11:33:37 (13th April 2026) |
Geography
Placer is located at 9°39'15"N 125°36'9"E (9.6541700, 125.6025000).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2,791 | - | census |
| 1918 | 12,116 | 76.96% | census |
| 1939 | 14,443 | 16.11% | census |
| 1948 | 9,330 | -54.8% | census |
| 1960 | 10,849 | 14% | census |
| 1970 | 11,673 | 7.06% | census |
| 1975 | 12,931 | 9.73% | census |
| 1980 | 14,470 | 10.64% | census |
| 1990 | 18,478 | 21.69% | census |
| 1995 | 20,712 | 10.79% | census |
| 2000 | 21,542 | 3.85% | census |
| 2007 | 22,743 | 5.28% | census |
| 2010 | 24,600 | 7.55% | census |
| 2015 | 27,094 | 9.2% | census |