Paya, Municipality of Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Giporlos |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Population (2020) | 751 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1170, 125.4871 (11° 7' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.1 feet) |
Paya is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 751. This represented 5.73% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paya in the 2015 Census was 761 broken down into 186 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 654 | 115 | 5.69 | |
| 538 | 105 | 5.12 | |
| 612 | 138 | 4.43 | |
| 626 | 141 | 4.44 | |
| 669 | 147 | 4.55 | |
| 761 | 186 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Paya are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 4.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 6.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 2.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 4.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.45% |
| Total | 761 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paya grew from 654 in 1990 to 751 in 2020, an increase of 97 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.28%, or a decrease of 10 people, from the previous population of 761 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 654 | – | |
| 538 | -3.59% | |
| 612 | 2.80% | |
| 626 | 0.31% | |
| 669 | 2.45% | |
| 761 | 2.48% | |
| 751 | -0.28% |
Location
Paya is situated at approximately 11.1170, 125.4871, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paya 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.