Paralaya, Municipality of Candaba, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Candaba |
| Postal code | 2013 |
| Population (2020) | 5,318 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0978, 120.8287 (15° 6' North, 120° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Paralaya, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Candaba, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,318. This represented 4.45% of the total population of Candaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paralaya in the 2015 Census was 5,374 broken down into 1,075 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,236 | 637 | 6.65 | |
| 4,555 | 733 | 6.21 | |
| 4,779 | 803 | 5.95 | |
| 4,937 | 851 | 5.80 | |
| 5,017 | 892 | 5.62 | |
| 5,374 | 1,075 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paralaya is 5 to 9, with 554 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 66 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 91 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 436 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 554 | 10.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 537 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 503 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 476 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 465 | 8.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 392 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 361 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 286 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 298 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 263 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 211 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 162 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 122 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 79 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 66 | 1.23% |
| Total | 5,374 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paralaya grew from 4,236 in 1990 to 5,318 in 2020, an increase of 1,082 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.22%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 5,374 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,236 | – | |
| 4,555 | 1.37% | |
| 4,779 | 1.03% | |
| 4,937 | 0.45% | |
| 5,017 | 0.59% | |
| 5,374 | 1.32% | |
| 5,318 | -0.22% |
Location
Paralaya is situated at approximately 15.0978, 120.8287, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paralaya 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.