Paraiso, Municipality of Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Lubang |
| Postal code | 5109 |
| Population (2020) | 344 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lubang |
| Coordinates | 13.8596, 120.1219 (13° 52' North, 120° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.1 feet) |
Paraiso, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Lubang, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 344. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Lubang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paraiso in the 2015 Census was 362 broken down into 103 households or an average of 3.51 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | 128 | 4.05 | |
| 736 | 173 | 4.25 | |
| 635 | 151 | 4.21 | |
| 754 | 214 | 3.52 | |
| 479 | 143 | 3.35 | |
| 362 | 103 | 3.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paraiso is 20 to 24, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 3.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 5.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 7.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 20 | 5.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 6.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 8.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 6.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 6.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 6.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 6.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 4.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.49% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 5.52% |
| Total | 362 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paraiso fell from 518 in 1990 to 344 in 2020, a decrease of 174 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.07%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 362 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 518 | – | |
| 736 | 6.80% | |
| 635 | -3.12% | |
| 754 | 2.40% | |
| 479 | -15.22% | |
| 362 | -5.19% | |
| 344 | -1.07% |
Location
Paraiso is situated at approximately 13.8596, 120.1219, in the island of Lubang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paraiso shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.