Sierra, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 2314 |
| Population (2020) | 2,406 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4241, 120.6980 (15° 25' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.5 meters (80.4 feet) |
Sierra is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,406. This represented 3.49% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sierra in the 2015 Census was 2,256 broken down into 474 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,184 | 219 | 5.41 | |
| 1,327 | 244 | 5.44 | |
| 1,697 | 319 | 5.32 | |
| 2,137 | 394 | 5.42 | |
| 2,082 | 435 | 4.79 | |
| 2,256 | 474 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sierra is 5 to 9, with 286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 182 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 12.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 246 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 246 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 198 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 6.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 153 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 143 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 157 | 6.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,256 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sierra grew from 1,184 in 1990 to 2,406 in 2020, an increase of 1,222 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 150 people, from the previous population of 2,256 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,184 | – | |
| 1,327 | 2.16% | |
| 1,697 | 5.41% | |
| 2,137 | 3.23% | |
| 2,082 | -0.94% | |
| 2,256 | 1.54% | |
| 2,406 | 1.36% |
Location
Sierra is situated at approximately 15.4241, 120.6980, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.5 meters or 80.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sierra 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.