Paitan, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Quezon |
| Postal code | 8715 |
| Population (2020) | 4,033 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8055, 125.1247 (7° 48' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 321.2 meters (1,053.8 feet) |
Paitan is a barangay in the municipality of Quezon, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,033. This represented 3.68% of the total population of Quezon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paitan in the 2015 Census was 4,177 broken down into 933 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,943 | 530 | 5.55 | |
| 3,390 | 627 | 5.41 | |
| 3,703 | 724 | 5.11 | |
| 3,985 | 787 | 5.06 | |
| 4,050 | 870 | 4.66 | |
| 4,177 | 933 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paitan is 5 to 9, with 549 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 104 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 436 | 10.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 549 | 13.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 482 | 11.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 371 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 356 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 281 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 267 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 273 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 235 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 218 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 176 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 153 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 112 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 77 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.41% |
| Total | 4,177 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paitan grew from 2,943 in 1990 to 4,033 in 2020, an increase of 1,090 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.74%, or a decrease of 144 people, from the previous population of 4,177 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,943 | – | |
| 3,390 | 2.68% | |
| 3,703 | 1.91% | |
| 3,985 | 1.02% | |
| 4,050 | 0.59% | |
| 4,177 | 0.59% | |
| 4,033 | -0.74% |
Location
Paitan is situated at approximately 7.8055, 125.1247, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 321.2 meters or 1,053.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paitan 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.