Pajo, City of Lapu-Lapu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Lapu-Lapu |
| Postal code | 6015 |
| Population (2020) | 25,845 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mactan |
| Coordinates | 10.3110, 123.9592 (10° 19' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) |
Pajo is a barangay in the city of Lapu-Lapu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,845. This represented 5.19% of the total population of Lapu-Lapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pajo in the 2015 Census was 20,999 broken down into 5,741 households or an average of 3.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,952 | 2,709 | 5.15 | |
| 15,963 | 3,085 | 5.17 | |
| 19,393 | 4,182 | 4.64 | |
| 19,799 | 4,464 | 4.44 | |
| 23,107 | 5,518 | 4.19 | |
| 20,999 | 5,741 | 3.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pajo is 20 to 24, with 2,620 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 64 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 425 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,880 | 8.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,962 | 9.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,787 | 8.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,999 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,620 | 12.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,507 | 11.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,832 | 8.72% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,536 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,152 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 934 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 729 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 579 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 485 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 271 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 150 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 87 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 64 | 0.30% |
| Total | 20,999 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pajo grew from 14,240 in 1990 to 25,845 in 2020, an increase of 11,605 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.47%, or an increase of 4,846 people, from the previous population of 20,999 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,240 | – | |
| 16,174 | 2.41% | |
| 19,495 | 4.09% | |
| 19,827 | 0.23% | |
| 23,107 | 5.73% | |
| 20,999 | -1.80% | |
| 25,845 | 4.47% |
Location
Pajo is situated at approximately 10.3110, 123.9592, in the island of Mactan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pajo 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.