Paagan, Municipality of Bacnotan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bacnotan |
| Postal code | 2515 |
| Population (2020) | 660 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7901, 120.3488 (16° 47' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.5 meters (211.6 feet) |
Paagan is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 660. This represented 1.49% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paagan in the 2015 Census was 572 broken down into 135 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 | 89 | 4.63 | |
| 483 | 99 | 4.88 | |
| 529 | 122 | 4.34 | |
| 538 | 132 | 4.08 | |
| 571 | 145 | 3.94 | |
| 572 | 135 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paagan is 25 to 29, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 4.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 8.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 7.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 7.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 9.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 7.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.75% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.92% |
| Total | 572 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paagan grew from 412 in 1990 to 660 in 2020, an increase of 248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.06%, or an increase of 88 people, from the previous population of 572 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 412 | – | |
| 483 | 3.02% | |
| 529 | 1.97% | |
| 538 | 0.23% | |
| 571 | 2.19% | |
| 572 | 0.03% | |
| 660 | 3.06% |
Location
Paagan is situated at approximately 16.7901, 120.3488, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.5 meters or 211.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paagan 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.