Paco, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 244 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9145, 125.0388 (11° 55' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 132.5 meters (434.7 feet) |
Paco is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 244. This represented 0.75% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paco in the 2015 Census was 251 broken down into 51 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 40 | 4.95 | |
| 270 | 52 | 5.19 | |
| 322 | 60 | 5.37 | |
| 284 | 54 | 5.26 | |
| 282 | 55 | 5.13 | |
| 251 | 51 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paco is 10 to 14, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 16 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 14.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 12.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 7.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 3.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.99% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.40% |
| Total | 251 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paco grew from 198 in 1990 to 244 in 2020, an increase of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.59%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 251 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | – | |
| 270 | 5.98% | |
| 322 | 3.85% | |
| 284 | -1.72% | |
| 282 | -0.26% | |
| 251 | -2.19% | |
| 244 | -0.59% |
Location
Paco is situated at approximately 11.9145, 125.0388, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 132.5 meters or 434.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paco 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.