Paraiso, Municipality of Mahayag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Mahayag |
| Postal code | 7026 |
| Population (2020) | 871 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2135, 123.4089 (8° 13' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 176.6 meters (579.4 feet) |
Paraiso is a barangay in the municipality of Mahayag, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 871. This represented 1.80% of the total population of Mahayag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paraiso in the 2015 Census was 916 broken down into 151 households or an average of 6.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 619 | 114 | 5.43 | |
| 986 | 183 | 5.39 | |
| 966 | 170 | 5.68 | |
| 1,111 | 200 | 5.56 | |
| 1,074 | 189 | 5.68 | |
| 916 | 151 | 6.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paraiso is 5 to 9, with 143 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 | 34 | 3.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 107 | 11.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 15.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 14.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 11.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 7.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 3.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 2.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total | 916 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paraiso grew from 619 in 1990 to 871 in 2020, an increase of 252 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.05%, or a decrease of 45 people, from the previous population of 916 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 619 | – | |
| 986 | 9.11% | |
| 966 | -0.44% | |
| 1,111 | 1.95% | |
| 1,074 | -1.23% | |
| 916 | -2.98% | |
| 871 | -1.05% |
Location
Paraiso is situated at approximately 8.2135, 123.4089, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 176.6 meters or 579.4 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.