La Paz, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 628 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1507, 124.6354 (12° 9' North, 124° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.3 meters (122.4 feet) |
La Paz is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 628. This represented 0.34% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Paz in the 2015 Census was 641 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 66 | 5.11 | |
| 430 | 77 | 5.58 | |
| 539 | 103 | 5.23 | |
| 622 | 123 | 5.06 | |
| 622 | 132 | 4.71 | |
| 641 | 134 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Paz is 10 to 14, with 80 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 | 13 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 10.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 12.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 11.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.31% |
| Total | 641 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Paz grew from 337 in 1990 to 628 in 2020, an increase of 291 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.43%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 641 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | – | |
| 430 | 4.67% | |
| 539 | 4.96% | |
| 622 | 1.99% | |
| 622 | 0.00% | |
| 641 | 0.57% | |
| 628 | -0.43% |
Location
La Paz is situated at approximately 12.1507, 124.6354, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.3 meters or 122.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La 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.