Paco, Municipality of Quinapondan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Quinapondan |
| Postal code | 6810 |
| Population (2020) | 442 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1142, 125.5125 (11° 7' North, 125° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.4 meters (103.0 feet) |
Paco is a barangay in the municipality of Quinapondan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 442. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Quinapondan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paco in the 2015 Census was 419 broken down into 104 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 37 | 5.43 | |
| 351 | 55 | 6.38 | |
| 276 | 56 | 4.93 | |
| 372 | 81 | 4.59 | |
| 374 | 90 | 4.16 | |
| 419 | 104 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paco is 5 to 9, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 10.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 14.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 12.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 11.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 2.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.48% |
| Total | 419 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paco grew from 201 in 1990 to 442 in 2020, an increase of 241 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.13%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 419 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | – | |
| 351 | 11.01% | |
| 276 | -5.02% | |
| 372 | 4.20% | |
| 374 | 0.20% | |
| 419 | 2.19% | |
| 442 | 1.13% |
Location
Paco is situated at approximately 11.1142, 125.5125, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.4 meters or 103.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paco shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Miguel, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Coticot, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Santa Cruz (Cansingkol), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Santa Margarita, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- Cansumangcay, Balangiga, Eastern Samar
- Huknan, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- San Isidro (Malabag), Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Paya, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Biga, Giporlos, Eastern Samar
- Santo Niño, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.