La Paz, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 2314 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 114.33 km2 (44.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 68,952 |
| Density (2020) | 603 / km2 (1,562 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 26' North, 120° 44' East (15.4411, 120.7288) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.3 meters (76.5 feet) |
La Paz is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 114.33 square kilometers or 44.14 square miles which constitutes 3.75% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 68,952. This represented 4.59% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 0.56% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 603 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,562 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
La Paz has 21 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanoy | 3.73% | 2,572 | 2,338 | 10.01% | 2.03% |
| Bantog-Caricutan | 4.43% | 3,058 | 2,790 | 9.61% | 1.95% |
| Caramutan | 6.35% | 4,378 | 4,212 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Caut | 3.94% | 2,718 | 2,588 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Comillas | 7.40% | 5,101 | 4,552 | 12.06% | 2.43% |
| Dumarais | 6.80% | 4,690 | 4,206 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Guevarra | 7.34% | 5,062 | 4,619 | 9.59% | 1.95% |
| Kapanikian | 2.54% | 1,750 | 2,011 | -12.98% | -2.88% |
| La Purisima | 5.18% | 3,571 | 3,113 | 14.71% | 2.93% |
| Lara | 1.75% | 1,205 | 1,255 | -3.98% | -0.85% |
| Laungcupang | 3.33% | 2,297 | 2,152 | 6.74% | 1.38% |
| Lomboy | 5.56% | 3,833 | 3,414 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Macalong | 3.41% | 2,348 | 2,125 | 10.49% | 2.12% |
| Matayumtayum | 4.78% | 3,293 | 2,820 | 16.77% | 3.32% |
| Mayang | 2.84% | 1,956 | 1,739 | 12.48% | 2.51% |
| Motrico | 5.02% | 3,459 | 3,206 | 7.89% | 1.61% |
| Paludpud | 2.69% | 1,854 | 1,672 | 10.89% | 2.20% |
| Rizal | 2.42% | 1,671 | 1,552 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| San Isidro | 5.24% | 3,615 | 3,482 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| San Roque | 11.77% | 8,115 | 7,915 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Sierra | 3.49% | 2,406 | 2,256 | 6.65% | 1.36% |
| La Paz Total | 68,952 | 64,017 | 7.71% | 1.58% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of La Paz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱135,734,407.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,730,547.10 | – |
| 2010 | 84,920,584.04 | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 89,957,567.15 | 5.93% |
| 2012 | 91,942,384.46 | 2.21% |
| 2013 | 96,738,762.72 | 5.22% |
| 2014 | 113,111,271.04 | 16.92% |
| 2015 | 123,856,665.53 | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 135,734,407.76 | 9.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of La Paz in the 2015 Census was 63,996 broken down into 14,062 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,938 | 7,559 | 5.55 | |
| 45,170 | 8,571 | 5.27 | |
| 52,907 | 10,361 | 5.11 | |
| 61,313 | 11,778 | 5.21 | |
| 60,979 | 12,859 | 4.74 | |
| 63,996 | 14,062 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Paz is 5 to 9, with 7,027 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 662 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,333 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,632 | 8.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,027 | 10.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,565 | 10.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,137 | 9.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,548 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,760 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,512 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,212 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,791 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,391 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,990 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,468 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,941 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,452 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 911 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 685 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 662 | 1.03% |
| Total | 64,017 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Paz grew from 4,389 in 1903 to 68,952 in 2020, an increase of 64,563 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.58%, or an increase of 4,935 people, from the previous population of 64,017 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,389 | – | |
| 8,991 | 4.63% | |
| 13,298 | 1.98% | |
| 18,395 | 3.38% | |
| 21,843 | 1.52% | |
| 27,150 | 2.15% | |
| 32,885 | 3.92% | |
| 35,330 | 1.44% | |
| 41,946 | 1.73% | |
| 45,207 | 1.41% | |
| 52,907 | 3.43% | |
| 61,324 | 2.06% | |
| 60,982 | -0.20% | |
| 64,017 | 0.93% | |
| 68,952 | 1.58% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in La Paz for the year 2019 was 39,529, broken down into 19,325 males and 20,204 females.
Location
The municipal center of La Paz is situated at approximately 15° 26' North, 120° 44' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.3 meters or 76.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to La Paz are Tarlac City, Tarlac, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, and Angeles. The nearest municipalities are Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, Licab, Nueva Ecija, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, Concepcion, Tarlac, Quezon, Nueva Ecija, and Victoria, Tarlac. Its distance from the national capital is 97.90 kilometers (60.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, 7.02 kilometers (4.36 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Licab, Nueva Ecija, 11.62 kilometers (7.22 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, 14.05 kilometers (8.73 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Concepcion, Tarlac, 15.14 kilometers (9.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Quezon, Nueva Ecija, 15.20 kilometers (9.45 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Victoria, Tarlac, 15.88 kilometers (9.87 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
Nearest cities
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 15.75 kilometers (9.79 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 26.08 kilometers (16.21 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 27.63 kilometers (17.17 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 29.29 kilometers (18.20 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 35.61 kilometers (22.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Angeles, 36.60 kilometers (22.74 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
Distance from Manila: 97.90 kilometers (60.84 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.