Papaya, Municipality of San Antonio, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | San Antonio |
| Postal code | 3108 |
| Population (2020) | 8,063 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3215, 120.8368 (15° 19' North, 120° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.6 meters (67.6 feet) |
Papaya is a barangay in the municipality of San Antonio, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,063. This represented 9.71% of the total population of San Antonio.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Papaya in the 2015 Census was 7,806 broken down into 1,712 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,067 | 915 | 5.54 | |
| 5,312 | 1,086 | 4.89 | |
| 5,987 | 1,219 | 4.91 | |
| 6,682 | 1,503 | 4.45 | |
| 7,318 | 1,668 | 4.39 | |
| 7,806 | 1,712 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Papaya is 10 to 14, with 822 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 60 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 142 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 556 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 751 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 822 | 10.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 745 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 726 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 626 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 621 | 7.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 594 | 7.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 520 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 425 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 407 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 305 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 224 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 176 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 92 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 70 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 60 | 0.76% |
| Total | 7,862 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Papaya grew from 5,067 in 1990 to 8,063 in 2020, an increase of 2,996 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 201 people, from the previous population of 7,862 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,067 | – | |
| 5,312 | 0.89% | |
| 5,987 | 2.60% | |
| 6,766 | 1.70% | |
| 7,382 | 3.22% | |
| 7,862 | 1.21% | |
| 8,063 | 0.53% |
Location
Papaya is situated at approximately 15.3215, 120.8368, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.6 meters or 67.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Papaya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Francisco, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- San Jose, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Maugat, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Lawang Kupang, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Luyos, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Santa Cruz, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Santo Cristo, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Magao, Concepcion, Tarlac
- Castillo, Concepcion, Tarlac
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.