Paratong, Municipality of Santa Catalina, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Catalina |
| Postal code | 2701 |
| Population (2020) | 1,206 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5853, 120.3511 (17° 35' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Paratong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Catalina, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,206. This represented 8.32% of the total population of Santa Catalina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paratong in the 2015 Census was 1,154 broken down into 201 households or an average of 5.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | 135 | 5.47 | |
| 695 | 131 | 5.31 | |
| 836 | 151 | 5.54 | |
| 865 | 167 | 5.18 | |
| 1,108 | 222 | 4.99 | |
| 1,154 | 201 | 5.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paratong is 5 to 9, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 8.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 7.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 10.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 9.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 9.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 7.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 3.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.91% |
| Total | 1,154 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paratong grew from 738 in 1990 to 1,206 in 2020, an increase of 468 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.93%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 1,154 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 738 | – | |
| 695 | -1.12% | |
| 836 | 4.04% | |
| 865 | 0.47% | |
| 1,111 | 9.54% | |
| 1,154 | 0.73% | |
| 1,206 | 0.93% |
Location
Paratong is situated at approximately 17.5853, 120.3511, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paratong 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.