La Paz, Municipality of San Narciso, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | San Narciso |
| Postal code | 2205 |
| Population (2020) | 4,322 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.0145, 120.0664 (15° 1' North, 120° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
La Paz is a barangay in the municipality of San Narciso, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,322. This represented 14.05% of the total population of San Narciso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Paz in the 2015 Census was 3,836 broken down into 1,054 households or an average of 3.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,584 | 771 | 4.65 | |
| 3,495 | 759 | 4.60 | |
| 3,742 | 813 | 4.60 | |
| 3,885 | 933 | 4.16 | |
| 4,005 | 978 | 4.10 | |
| 3,836 | 1,054 | 3.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Paz is 5 to 9, with 348 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 63 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 6.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 348 | 9.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 318 | 8.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 331 | 8.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 303 | 7.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 236 | 6.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 234 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 244 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 251 | 6.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 213 | 5.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 212 | 5.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 167 | 4.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 133 | 3.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 88 | 2.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 80 | 2.09% |
| 80 and over | 90 | 2.35% |
| Total | 3,836 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Paz grew from 3,584 in 1990 to 4,322 in 2020, an increase of 738 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.54%, or an increase of 486 people, from the previous population of 3,836 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,584 | – | |
| 3,495 | -0.47% | |
| 3,742 | 1.47% | |
| 3,885 | 0.52% | |
| 4,005 | 1.11% | |
| 3,836 | -0.82% | |
| 4,322 | 2.54% |
Location
La Paz is situated at approximately 15.0145, 120.0664, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Paz 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.