Paco, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,513 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9785, 124.1282 (12° 59' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.5 meters (100.1 feet) |
Paco is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,513. This represented 2.51% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paco in the 2015 Census was 1,552 broken down into 326 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,009 | 205 | 4.92 | |
| 1,367 | 243 | 5.63 | |
| 1,393 | 267 | 5.22 | |
| 1,394 | 292 | 4.77 | |
| 1,414 | 308 | 4.59 | |
| 1,552 | 326 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paco is 20 to 24, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 178 | 11.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 4.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 3.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,552 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paco grew from 1,009 in 1990 to 1,513 in 2020, an increase of 504 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 39 people, from the previous population of 1,552 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,009 | – | |
| 1,367 | 5.85% | |
| 1,393 | 0.40% | |
| 1,394 | 0.01% | |
| 1,414 | 0.52% | |
| 1,552 | 1.79% | |
| 1,513 | -0.53% |
Location
Paco is situated at approximately 12.9785, 124.1282, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.5 meters or 100.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paco 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.