Barangay Profile

Barangay La Paz

Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 1606802005 ZIP 8303
2,563 Population
1st of 7 By Population
8.9 m Elevation
8303 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Surigao del Sur Bayabas Barangays La Paz
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Barangay La Paz is a barangay in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606802005 with ZIP code 8303, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,563. That makes it the 1st most populous of Bayabas's 7 barangays (28.4% of the municipal total of 9,016). It sits at about 8.9 m above sea level at coordinates 8.981, 126.2613.

Overview

Barangay La Paz is a local community situated within Bayabas, Surigao del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay La Paz is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether La Paz is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Bayabas, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,852 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,088 +2.27% 236
2000 May 1 2,168 +0.81% 80
2007 Aug 1 2,108 -0.39% -60
2010 May 1 2,151 +0.74% 43
2015 Aug 1 2,171 +0.18% 20
2020 May 1 2,563 +3.56% 392
1,852
2,088
2,168
2,108
2,151
2,171
2,563
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay La Paz is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Bayabas.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 49 2.26%
1 to 4 185 8.52%
5 to 9 242 11.15%
10 to 14 262 12.07%
15 to 19 249 11.47%
20 to 24 179 8.25%
25 to 29 136 6.26%
30 to 34 139 6.4%
35 to 39 133 6.13%
40 to 44 128 5.9%
45 to 49 111 5.11%
50 to 54 80 3.68%
55 to 59 76 3.5%
60 to 64 52 2.4%
65 to 69 63 2.9%
70 to 74 35 1.61%
75 to 79 27 1.24%
80 and over 25 1.15%
Under 1
49
1 to 4
185
5 to 9
242
10 to 14
262
15 to 19
249
20 to 24
179
25 to 29
136
30 to 34
139
35 to 39
133
40 to 44
128
45 to 49
111
50 to 54
80
55 to 59
76
60 to 64
52
65 to 69
63
70 to 74
35
75 to 79
27
80 and over
25
738

Young population (0-14) · 33.99%

1,283

Working-age population (15-64) · 59.1%

150

Older population (65+) · 6.91%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay La Paz is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Bayabas.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 318 5.82
1995 Sep 1 342 6.11
2000 May 1 369 5.88
2007 Aug 1 448 4.71
2010 May 1 482 4.46
2015 Aug 1 468 4.64
318
342
369
448
482
468
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 7

Relative rank among Bayabas's barangays by 2020 population.

8.9 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 10.9 m municipal median.

Barangay La Paz is located at approximately 8.981, 126.2613 (8°58'52" N, 126°15'41" E) on Mindanao , roughly 8.9 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flood & storm surge

At roughly 8.9 m above sea level, low-lying areas here are more exposed to flooding and, near the coast, storm surge during major storms.

High

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay La Paz in municipality of Bayabas, province of Surigao del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name La Paz
PSGC Code 1606802005
Population (2020) 2,563
Rank in Municipality 1st of 7
Coordinates 8.981, 126.2613 (8°58'52" N, 126°15'41" E)
Elevation 8.9 m above sea level
City / Municipality Bayabas
Province Surigao del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8303

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Bayabas.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Bayabas

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay La Paz and the wider Bayabas area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay La Paz located?

Barangay La Paz is a barangay in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1606802005 with ZIP code 8303, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,563. That makes it the 1st most populous of Bayabas's 7 barangays (28.4% of the municipal total of 9,016). It sits at about 8.9 m above sea level at coordinates 8.981, 126.2613.

What is the population of Barangay La Paz?

2,563 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Bayabas's 7 barangays (28.4% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay La Paz?

The PSGC code is 1606802005, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Paz?

ZIP 8303, covering Bayabas and its barangays.

How many barangays does Bayabas have?

7 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.