Paagan, Municipality of Santol, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Santol |
| Postal code | 2516 |
| Population (2020) | 1,657 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8093, 120.4554 (16° 49' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.6 meters (120.1 feet) |
Paagan is a barangay in the municipality of Santol, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,657. This represented 11.70% of the total population of Santol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paagan in the 2015 Census was 1,431 broken down into 324 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,170 | 219 | 5.34 | |
| 1,255 | 237 | 5.30 | |
| 1,430 | 255 | 5.61 | |
| 1,351 | 293 | 4.61 | |
| 1,364 | 350 | 3.90 | |
| 1,431 | 324 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paagan is 10 to 14, with 154 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 10.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 125 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 7.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 114 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 99 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 67 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 6.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.47% |
| Total | 1,431 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paagan grew from 1,170 in 1990 to 1,657 in 2020, an increase of 487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 226 people, from the previous population of 1,431 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,170 | – | |
| 1,255 | 1.32% | |
| 1,430 | 2.84% | |
| 1,351 | -0.78% | |
| 1,364 | 0.35% | |
| 1,431 | 0.92% | |
| 1,657 | 3.13% |
Location
Paagan is situated at approximately 16.8093, 120.4554, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.6 meters or 120.1 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Paagan is composed of five sitios:
- Bilogan
- Cadaoeran
- Capalispisan
- Paagan Weste
- Sammaoteng
Adjacent barangays
Paagan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Santol Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.