Paradijon, 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) | 1,354 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9176, 124.1211 (12° 55' North, 124° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Paradijon, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,354. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paradijon in the 2015 Census was 1,295 broken down into 300 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,381 | 260 | 5.31 | |
| 1,261 | 275 | 4.59 | |
| 1,168 | 262 | 4.46 | |
| 1,287 | 287 | 4.48 | |
| 1,275 | 283 | 4.51 | |
| 1,295 | 300 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paradijon is 10 to 14, with 151 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 4.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 9.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 11.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 6.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 6.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 95 | 7.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 6.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 4.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 4.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 3.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 2.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.93% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 2.55% |
| Total | 1,295 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paradijon fell from 1,381 in 1990 to 1,354 in 2020, a decrease of 27 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 59 people, from the previous population of 1,295 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,381 | – | |
| 1,265 | -1.63% | |
| 1,170 | -1.66% | |
| 1,287 | 1.32% | |
| 1,275 | -0.34% | |
| 1,295 | 0.30% | |
| 1,354 | 0.94% |
Location
Paradijon is situated at approximately 12.9176, 124.1211, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paradijon 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.