Paoa, City of Vigan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Vigan |
| Postal code | 2700 |
| Population (2020) | 984 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5663, 120.3766 (17° 34' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Paoa is a barangay in the city of Vigan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 984. This represented 1.82% of the total population of Vigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paoa in the 2015 Census was 917 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | 108 | 4.97 | |
| 607 | 146 | 4.16 | |
| 676 | 156 | 4.33 | |
| 889 | 184 | 4.83 | |
| 823 | 196 | 4.20 | |
| 917 | 217 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paoa is 30 to 34, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 63 | 6.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 9.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 8.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 8.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 9.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 6.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 5.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.64% |
| Total | 917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paoa grew from 537 in 1990 to 984 in 2020, an increase of 447 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 917 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 537 | – | |
| 607 | 2.32% | |
| 676 | 2.34% | |
| 889 | 3.85% | |
| 823 | -2.77% | |
| 917 | 2.08% | |
| 984 | 1.50% |
Location
Paoa is situated at approximately 17.5663, 120.3766, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paoa 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.