La Paz, Municipality of Nueva Valencia, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Nueva Valencia |
| Postal code | 5046 |
| Population (2020) | 2,204 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.4202, 122.5241 (10° 25' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 116.4 meters (381.9 feet) |
La Paz is a barangay in the municipality of Nueva Valencia, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,204. This represented 5.15% of the total population of Nueva Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Paz in the 2015 Census was 1,921 broken down into 412 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,615 | 298 | 5.42 | |
| 1,821 | 322 | 5.66 | |
| 1,911 | 360 | 5.31 | |
| 1,983 | 421 | 4.71 | |
| 2,003 | 435 | 4.60 | |
| 1,921 | 412 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Paz is 5 to 9, with 217 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 145 | 7.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 217 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 202 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 179 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 5.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.72% |
| Total | 1,921 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Paz grew from 1,615 in 1990 to 2,204 in 2020, an increase of 589 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.93%, or an increase of 283 people, from the previous population of 1,921 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,615 | – | |
| 1,821 | 2.27% | |
| 1,911 | 1.04% | |
| 1,983 | 0.51% | |
| 2,003 | 0.37% | |
| 1,921 | -0.79% | |
| 2,204 | 2.93% |
Location
La Paz is situated at approximately 10.4202, 122.5241, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 116.4 meters or 381.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Paz 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.