Paugan, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 813 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9150, 120.9541 (5° 55' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.4 meters (408.1 feet) |
Paugan is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 813. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paugan in the 2015 Census was 724 broken down into 131 households or an average of 5.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 57 | 5.05 | |
| 314 | 72 | 4.36 | |
| 382 | 81 | 4.72 | |
| 602 | 112 | 5.38 | |
| 632 | 114 | 5.54 | |
| 724 | 131 | 5.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paugan is 10 to 14, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 5.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 14.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 12.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 15.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 4.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 4.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 10.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 9.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 2.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.14% |
| Total | 724 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paugan grew from 288 in 1990 to 813 in 2020, an increase of 525 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 724 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | – | |
| 314 | 1.63% | |
| 382 | 4.29% | |
| 602 | 6.47% | |
| 632 | 1.79% | |
| 724 | 2.62% | |
| 813 | 2.47% |
Location
Paugan is situated at approximately 5.9150, 120.9541, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.4 meters or 408.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paugan 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.