Parasanon, Municipality of Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pinabacdao |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Population (2020) | 2,098 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5111, 125.0264 (11° 31' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.4 meters (66.9 feet) |
Parasanon is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,098. This represented 11.57% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Parasanon in the 2015 Census was 1,902 broken down into 392 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,010 | 185 | 5.46 | |
| 1,185 | 188 | 6.30 | |
| 1,256 | 229 | 5.48 | |
| 1,489 | 278 | 5.36 | |
| 1,736 | 327 | 5.31 | |
| 1,902 | 392 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Parasanon is 10 to 14, with 240 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 212 | 11.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 228 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 240 | 12.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 226 | 11.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 179 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 102 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 86 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 3.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.53% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,902 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Parasanon grew from 1,014 in 1990 to 2,098 in 2020, an increase of 1,084 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.09%, or an increase of 196 people, from the previous population of 1,902 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,014 | – | |
| 1,185 | 2.96% | |
| 1,256 | 1.26% | |
| 1,489 | 2.37% | |
| 1,736 | 5.75% | |
| 1,902 | 1.75% | |
| 2,098 | 2.09% |
Location
Parasanon is situated at approximately 11.5111, 125.0264, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.4 meters or 66.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Parasanon 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.