LA PAZ

Barangay La Paz is one of the 27 barangays in the first-class municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is a comprehensive geographic and demographic profile:

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Situated in northwestern Magalang, La Paz is a rural-agricultural barangay known for its sugarcane and rice fields. A central thoroughfare hosts the barangay hall, chapel, and covered court.

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2257° N, 120.6457° E (15°14′ N, 120°39′ E). 

• Elevation: Around 51.8 m (169.9 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Bordered by San Isidro, Santa Lucia, San Pedro I, Ayala, San Antonio, and San Miguel.

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 2,472 residents, representing roughly 1.99% of Magalang’s total population (124,188)

• Households (2015): 552 households with a combined household population of 2,100, averaging 3.80 members per household. 

Age Distribution (2015):

• Most populous: Ages 20–24 with 231 individuals (11.0%)

• Least populous: Ages 75–79 with 18 individuals (0.86%)

• Dependency ratios:

  • Youth (≤14 yrs): 40.48

  • Old-age (≥65 yrs): 7.10

  • Total reliance: 47.58

• Median age: 25.38 years 

Historical Population Growth:

1990: 922  

1995: 1,057 (+2.59%/yr)  

2000: 1,096 (+0.78%)  

2007: 1,688 (+6.14%)  

2010: 1,682 (–0.13%)  

2015: 2,100 (+4.32%)  

2020: 2,472 (+3.49%)  

From 2015 to 2020, La Paz gained 372 residents, with an annual growth rate of 3.49%.

💰 Zonal Valuation (2025):

• Along barangay roads (Class CR): ₱2,460/m²

• Interior residential (RR): ₱1,355/m²

• Industrial (I): ₱1,905/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱300/m² 

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes:

• Central facilities include the barangay hall, a chapel (Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje), and a covered court. 

• Historically, La Paz was a sitio of San Isidro, with landownership dating back to the Spanish era involving families like Bondoc, Tayag, Muñoz, and Dizon. 

Summary:
La Paz is a steadily growing rural barangay in Magalang, anchored by agriculture and modest community facilities. Its rising population, young demographic, and mid-range land valuations reflect its evolving status within the municipality.