Paratong, Municipality of Santa Lucia, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Lucia |
| Postal code | 2712 |
| Population (2020) | 955 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1180, 120.4370 (17° 7' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Paratong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Lucia, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 955. This represented 3.68% of the total population of Santa Lucia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paratong in the 2015 Census was 896 broken down into 219 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | 91 | 5.93 | |
| 552 | 104 | 5.31 | |
| 706 | 127 | 5.56 | |
| 656 | 128 | 5.13 | |
| 704 | 161 | 4.37 | |
| 896 | 219 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paratong is 10 to 14, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 9.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 8.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 11.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 8.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.56% |
| Total | 896 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paratong grew from 540 in 1990 to 955 in 2020, an increase of 415 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 896 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | – | |
| 552 | 0.41% | |
| 706 | 5.42% | |
| 656 | -1.01% | |
| 704 | 2.60% | |
| 896 | 4.70% | |
| 955 | 1.35% |
Location
Paratong is situated at approximately 17.1180, 120.4370, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 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.