Parasan, Municipality of Leyte, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Leyte |
| Population (2020) | 497 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3872, 124.4290 (11° 23' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.6 meters (133.2 feet) |
Parasan is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 497. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Leyte.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Parasan in the 2015 Census was 503 broken down into 123 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 107 | 4.64 | |
| 636 | 130 | 4.89 | |
| 483 | 117 | 4.13 | |
| 515 | 115 | 4.48 | |
| 565 | 131 | 4.31 | |
| 503 | 123 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Parasan is 10 to 14, with 69 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 13.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 13.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 8.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 6.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.40% |
| Total | 503 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Parasan from 497 in 1990 to 497 in 2020, . The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.25%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 503 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 497 | – | |
| 636 | 4.73% | |
| 483 | -5.73% | |
| 515 | 0.89% | |
| 565 | 3.43% | |
| 503 | -2.19% | |
| 497 | -0.25% |
Location
Parasan is situated at approximately 11.3872, 124.4290, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.6 meters or 133.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Parasan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.