Paraoir, Municipality of Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Balaoan |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Population (2020) | 2,128 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8016, 120.3278 (16° 48' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
Paraoir is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,128. This represented 5.28% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paraoir in the 2015 Census was 2,022 broken down into 407 households or an average of 4.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,415 | 244 | 5.80 | |
| 1,498 | 285 | 5.26 | |
| 1,832 | 313 | 5.85 | |
| 1,978 | 371 | 5.33 | |
| 1,995 | 395 | 5.05 | |
| 2,022 | 407 | 4.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paraoir is 5 to 9, with 219 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 9.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 219 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 184 | 9.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 209 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 194 | 9.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 172 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 165 | 8.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 121 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 87 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 1.29% |
| Total | 2,022 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paraoir grew from 1,415 in 1990 to 2,128 in 2020, an increase of 713 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 106 people, from the previous population of 2,022 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,415 | – | |
| 1,498 | 1.07% | |
| 1,832 | 4.41% | |
| 1,978 | 1.06% | |
| 1,995 | 0.31% | |
| 2,022 | 0.26% | |
| 2,128 | 1.08% |
Location
Paraoir is situated at approximately 16.8016, 120.3278, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paraoir 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.