Paga, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 358 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7989, 122.3284 (10° 48' North, 122° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 325.5 meters (1,067.9 feet) |
Paga is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 358. This represented 0.69% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paga in the 2015 Census was 324 broken down into 76 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 56 | 5.38 | |
| 264 | 54 | 4.89 | |
| 304 | 62 | 4.90 | |
| 355 | 65 | 5.46 | |
| 358 | 72 | 4.97 | |
| 324 | 76 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Paga are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 25 to 29, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 28 | 8.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 8.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 5.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 8.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 8.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 4.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 6.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 4.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 6.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.85% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.54% |
| Total | 324 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paga grew from 301 in 1990 to 358 in 2020, an increase of 57 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 324 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | – | |
| 264 | -2.43% | |
| 304 | 3.07% | |
| 355 | 2.16% | |
| 358 | 0.31% | |
| 324 | -1.88% | |
| 358 | 2.12% |
Location
Paga is situated at approximately 10.7989, 122.3284, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 325.5 meters or 1,067.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paga 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.