La Paz, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 217 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3989, 124.9875 (11° 24' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.7 feet) |
La Paz is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 217. This represented 0.51% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Paz in the 2015 Census was 227 broken down into 40 households or an average of 5.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 45 | 4.76 | |
| 172 | 33 | 5.21 | |
| 169 | 32 | 5.28 | |
| 178 | 34 | 5.24 | |
| 209 | 39 | 5.36 | |
| 227 | 40 | 5.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Paz is 5 to 9, with 36 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 3.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 10.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 15.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 14.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 12.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 7 | 3.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 5.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 7.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 10 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 2.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 2.20% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.88% |
| Total | 227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Paz grew from 214 in 1990 to 217 in 2020, an increase of 3 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.94%, or a decrease of 10 people, from the previous population of 227 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | – | |
| 172 | -4.01% | |
| 169 | -0.38% | |
| 178 | 0.72% | |
| 209 | 6.02% | |
| 227 | 1.59% | |
| 217 | -0.94% |
Location
La Paz is situated at approximately 11.3989, 124.9875, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.7 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.