Paraiso, Municipality of Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Milagros |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Population (2020) | 3,590 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2119, 123.4310 (12° 13' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Paraiso, formerly Potot, is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,590. This represented 6.24% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paraiso in the 2015 Census was 3,832 broken down into 729 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,328 | 255 | 5.21 | |
| 2,014 | 404 | 4.99 | |
| 2,370 | 445 | 5.33 | |
| 2,937 | 548 | 5.36 | |
| 3,301 | 636 | 5.19 | |
| 3,832 | 729 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paraiso is 5 to 9, with 593 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 122 | 3.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 433 | 11.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 593 | 15.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 551 | 14.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 434 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 301 | 7.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 226 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 225 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 201 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 165 | 4.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 155 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 135 | 3.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 2.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 0.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.57% |
| Total | 3,832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paraiso grew from 1,328 in 1990 to 3,590 in 2020, an increase of 2,262 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.36%, or a decrease of 242 people, from the previous population of 3,832 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,328 | – | |
| 2,014 | 8.11% | |
| 2,370 | 3.55% | |
| 2,937 | 3.00% | |
| 3,301 | 4.34% | |
| 3,832 | 2.88% | |
| 3,590 | -1.36% |
Location
Paraiso is situated at approximately 12.2119, 123.4310, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paraiso 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.