La Paz, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 8508 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 1,481.12 km2 (571.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,969 |
| Density (2020) | 21 / km2 (54 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 17' North, 125° 49' East (8.2801, 125.8092) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.2 meters (82.7 feet) |
La Paz is a municipality in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 1,481.12 square kilometers or 571.86 square miles which constitutes 14.83% of Agusan del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,969. This represented 4.19% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, or 1.10% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 21 inhabitants per square kilometer or 54 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
La Paz has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angeles | 3.29% | 1,019 | 823 | 23.82% | 4.60% |
| Bataan | 6.62% | 2,051 | 1,893 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Comota | 6.46% | 2,001 | 1,641 | 21.94% | 4.26% |
| Halapitan | 2.14% | 663 | 508 | 30.51% | 5.77% |
| Kasapa II | 4.21% | 1,304 | 1,398 | -6.72% | -1.45% |
| Langasian | 4.40% | 1,364 | 1,233 | 10.62% | 2.15% |
| Lydia | 6.07% | 1,879 | 1,465 | 28.26% | 5.38% |
| Osmeña, Sr. | 5.75% | 1,781 | 1,827 | -2.52% | -0.54% |
| Panagangan | 10.80% | 3,346 | 3,549 | -5.72% | -1.23% |
| Poblacion | 18.58% | 5,753 | 5,563 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Sabang Adgawan | 6.00% | 1,858 | 1,505 | 23.46% | 4.53% |
| Sagunto | 6.43% | 1,990 | 1,677 | 18.66% | 3.67% |
| San Patricio | 3.78% | 1,171 | 1,476 | -20.66% | -4.76% |
| Valentina | 8.38% | 2,595 | 1,942 | 33.63% | 6.29% |
| Villa Paz | 7.08% | 2,194 | 1,717 | 27.78% | 5.30% |
| La Paz Total | 30,969 | 28,217 | 9.75% | 1.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of La Paz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱249,315,958.72.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 136,901,705.35 | – |
| 2010 | 146,111,693.92 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 156,447,539.67 | 7.07% |
| 2012 | 152,451,035.94 | -2.55% |
| 2013 | 171,984,269.70 | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 196,504,743.28 | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 229,849,347.31 | 16.97% |
| 2016 | 249,315,958.72 | 8.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of La Paz in the 2015 Census was 28,130 broken down into 5,297 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,136 | 2,874 | 5.61 | |
| 22,883 | 3,797 | 6.03 | |
| 20,877 | 3,754 | 5.56 | |
| 25,214 | 4,637 | 5.44 | |
| 28,559 | 5,606 | 5.09 | |
| 28,130 | 5,297 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Paz is 5 to 9, with 3,940 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 136 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 859 | 3.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,367 | 11.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,940 | 13.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,704 | 13.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,846 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,446 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,046 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,538 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,475 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,372 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,282 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,006 | 3.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 795 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 546 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 420 | 1.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 258 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 181 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 136 | 0.48% |
| Total | 28,217 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Paz grew from 908 in 1918 to 30,969 in 2020, an increase of 30,061 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 2,752 people, from the previous population of 28,217 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 908 | – | |
| 2,418 | 5.02% | |
| 2,701 | 1.14% | |
| 5,746 | 6.86% | |
| 7,971 | 3.25% | |
| 12,634 | 9.68% | |
| 14,389 | 2.63% | |
| 16,144 | 1.16% | |
| 23,044 | 6.89% | |
| 20,880 | -2.09% | |
| 25,214 | 2.64% | |
| 28,562 | 4.64% | |
| 28,217 | -0.23% | |
| 30,969 | 1.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in La Paz for the year 2019 was 19,748, broken down into 10,585 males and 9,163 females.
Location
The municipal center of La Paz is situated at approximately 8° 17' North, 125° 49' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.2 meters or 82.7 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 Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Butuan, Valencia, Bukidnon, and Tagum, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Loreto, Agusan del Sur, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Rosario, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, and Veruela, Agusan del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 874.47 kilometers (543.37 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Loreto, Agusan del Sur, 11.55 kilometers (7.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, 23.23 kilometers (14.43 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Rosario, Agusan del Sur, 23.96 kilometers (14.89 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 25.23 kilometers (15.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Veruela, Agusan del Sur, 28.29 kilometers (17.58 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
Nearest cities
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 48.49 kilometers (30.13 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 56.34 kilometers (35.01 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 76.06 kilometers (47.26 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Butuan, 80.61 kilometers (50.09 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 89.60 kilometers (55.68 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 92.16 kilometers (57.26 miles) to the South (S0°E)
Distance from Manila: 874.47 kilometers (543.37 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
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.