Paiton, Municipality of Kauswagan, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Kauswagan |
| Postal code | 9202 |
| Population (2020) | 703 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1461, 124.0602 (8° 9' North, 124° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 214.8 meters (704.7 feet) |
Paiton is a barangay in the municipality of Kauswagan, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 703. This represented 2.91% of the total population of Kauswagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paiton in the 2015 Census was 917 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 43 | 5.21 | |
| 330 | 75 | 4.40 | |
| – | 0 | ||
| 638 | 137 | 4.66 | |
| 753 | 165 | 4.56 | |
| 917 | 184 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paiton is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 3.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 11.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 13.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 10.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 119 | 12.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 2.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 2.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.33% |
| Total | 917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paiton grew from 224 in 1990 to 703 in 2020, an increase of 479 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.44%, or a decrease of 214 people, from the previous population of 917 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | – | |
| 330 | 7.53% | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| 638 | – | |
| 753 | 6.22% | |
| 917 | 3.82% | |
| 703 | -5.44% |
Location
Paiton is situated at approximately 8.1461, 124.0602, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 214.8 meters or 704.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paiton 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.