Popolon Pagas, City of Palayan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| City | Palayan |
| Postal code | 3132 |
| Population (2020) | 1,206 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5375, 121.0565 (15° 32' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.2 meters (154.9 feet) |
Popolon Pagas is a barangay in the city of Palayan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,206. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Palayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Popolon Pagas in the 2015 Census was 997 broken down into 230 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 68 | 5.43 | |
| 611 | 116 | 5.27 | |
| 670 | 132 | 5.08 | |
| 788 | 161 | 4.89 | |
| 918 | 200 | 4.59 | |
| 997 | 230 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Popolon Pagas is 10 to 14, with 116 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 10.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 80 | 8.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 8.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 82 | 8.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 8.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 3.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.60% |
| Total | 997 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Popolon Pagas grew from 369 in 1990 to 1,206 in 2020, an increase of 837 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.09%, or an increase of 209 people, from the previous population of 997 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | – | |
| 611 | 9.91% | |
| 670 | 2.00% | |
| 788 | 2.26% | |
| 919 | 5.76% | |
| 997 | 1.56% | |
| 1,206 | 4.09% |
Location
Popolon Pagas is situated at approximately 15.5375, 121.0565, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.2 meters or 154.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Popolon Pagas 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.