Santa Paz, Municipality of Matalom, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matalom |
| Postal code | 6526 |
| Population (2020) | 1,655 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2984, 124.8290 (10° 18' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 80.2 meters (263.1 feet) |
Santa Paz is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,655. This represented 5.08% of the total population of Matalom.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Paz in the 2015 Census was 1,724 broken down into 418 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,076 | 364 | 5.70 | |
| 1,714 | 334 | 5.13 | |
| 1,932 | 345 | 5.60 | |
| 1,775 | 378 | 4.70 | |
| 1,629 | 369 | 4.41 | |
| 1,724 | 418 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Paz is 5 to 9, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 201 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 182 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 118 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 3.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 67 | 3.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 2.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.28% |
| Total | 1,724 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Paz fell from 2,076 in 1990 to 1,655 in 2020, a decrease of 421 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.86%, or a decrease of 69 people, from the previous population of 1,724 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,076 | – | |
| 1,714 | -3.53% | |
| 1,932 | 2.60% | |
| 1,775 | -1.16% | |
| 1,629 | -3.08% | |
| 1,724 | 1.08% | |
| 1,655 | -0.86% |
Location
Santa Paz is situated at approximately 10.2984, 124.8290, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 80.2 meters or 263.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Paz 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.