La Paz, Leyte

La Paz
Municipality

Map of Leyte with La Paz highlighted
La Paz

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 10°53′N 124°57′E / 10.883°N 124.950°ECoordinates: 10°53′N 124°57′E / 10.883°N 124.950°E
Country Philippines
Region Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
Province Leyte
Congr. district 2nd district of Leyte
Barangays 35
Government[1]
 • Mayor Lesmes C. Lumen
Area[2]
 • Total 72.70 km2 (28.07 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 19,133
 • Density 260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 6508
Dialing code 53

La Paz is a fifth class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,133 people.[3]

Barangays

La Paz (formerly a barangay of Burauen) is politically subdivided into 35 barangays.[2]

  • Bagacay East
  • Bagacay West
  • Bongtod
  • Bocawon
  • Buracan
  • Caabangan
  • Cacao
  • Cagngaran
  • Calabnian
  • Calaghusan
  • Caltayan
  • Canbañez
  • Cogon
  • Duyog
  • Gimiranat East
  • Gimiranat West
  • Limba
  • Lubi-lubi
  • Luneta
  • Mag-aso
  • Moroboro
  • Pansud
  • Pawa
  • Piliway
  • Poblacion District 1
  • Poblacion District 2
  • Poblacion District 3
  • Poblacion District 4
  • Quiong
  • Rizal
  • San Victoray
  • Santa Ana
  • Santa Elena
  • Tabang
  • Tarugan

Demographics

Population census of La Paz
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 14,311—    
1995 16,366+2.55%
2000 17,627+1.60%
2007 18,650+0.78%
2010 19,133+0.93%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 28 June 2013.

External links

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