Paitan, Municipality of Baliuag, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Baliuag |
| Postal code | 3006 |
| Population (2020) | 1,863 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0066, 120.8983 (15° 0' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Paitan is a barangay in the municipality of Baliuag, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,863. This represented 1.11% of the total population of Baliuag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paitan in the 2015 Census was 1,517 broken down into 339 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 143 | 5.59 | |
| 968 | 181 | 5.35 | |
| 1,159 | 231 | 5.02 | |
| 1,350 | 250 | 5.40 | |
| 1,440 | 317 | 4.54 | |
| 1,517 | 339 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paitan is 10 to 14, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 8.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 9.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 159 | 10.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 10.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,517 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paitan grew from 800 in 1990 to 1,863 in 2020, an increase of 1,063 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.42%, or an increase of 346 people, from the previous population of 1,517 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | – | |
| 968 | 3.64% | |
| 1,159 | 3.94% | |
| 1,350 | 2.13% | |
| 1,440 | 2.38% | |
| 1,517 | 1.00% | |
| 1,863 | 4.42% |
Location
Paitan is situated at approximately 15.0066, 120.8983, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paitan 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.