Nueva Era, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 2909 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 515.02 km2 (198.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,968 |
| Density (2020) | 23 / km2 (60 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 55' North, 120° 40' East (17.9153, 120.6660) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 128.1 meters (420.3 feet) |
Nueva Era is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Ilocos Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 515.02 square kilometers or 198.85 square miles which constitutes 15.06% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,968. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 0.23% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 23 inhabitants per square kilometer or 60 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Nueva Era has 11 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acnam | 6.41% | 767 | 609 | 25.94% | 4.98% |
| Barangobong | 3.70% | 443 | 370 | 19.73% | 3.86% |
| Barikir | 5.69% | 681 | 527 | 29.22% | 5.54% |
| Bugayong | 7.85% | 940 | 723 | 30.01% | 5.68% |
| Cabittauran | 8.98% | 1,075 | 1,000 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
| Caray | 6.89% | 824 | 763 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| Garnaden | 5.94% | 711 | 616 | 15.42% | 3.06% |
| Naguillan | 8.71% | 1,043 | 888 | 17.45% | 3.44% |
| Poblacion | 26.79% | 3,206 | 2,196 | 45.99% | 8.29% |
| Santo Niño | 9.89% | 1,184 | 962 | 23.08% | 4.47% |
| Uguis | 9.14% | 1,094 | 852 | 28.40% | 5.40% |
| Nueva Era Total | 11,968 | 9,506 | 25.90% | 4.97% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Nueva Era for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱100,290,055.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,540,990.28 | – |
| 2010 | 69,500,738.14 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 72,095,587.26 | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 72,595,210.62 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 77,592,660.72 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 81,034,368.34 | 4.44% |
| 2015 | 91,151,046.34 | 12.48% |
| 2016 | 100,290,055.31 | 10.03% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Nueva Era in the 2015 Census was 9,493 broken down into 2,453 households or an average of 3.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,230 | 1,038 | 5.04 | |
| 6,217 | 1,196 | 5.20 | |
| 6,084 | 1,242 | 4.90 | |
| 7,468 | 1,464 | 5.10 | |
| 7,803 | 1,652 | 4.72 | |
| 9,493 | 2,453 | 3.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nueva Era is 5 to 9, with 1,003 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 110 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 193 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 788 | 8.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,003 | 10.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 954 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 910 | 9.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 941 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 792 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 746 | 7.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 582 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 485 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 478 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 428 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 336 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 274 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 196 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 143 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 110 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 147 | 1.55% |
| Total | 9,506 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nueva Era grew from 907 in 1918 to 11,968 in 2020, an increase of 11,061 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.97%, or an increase of 2,462 people, from the previous population of 9,506 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 907 | – | |
| 2,059 | 4.18% | |
| 1,971 | -0.45% | |
| 2,803 | 3.14% | |
| 3,413 | 1.94% | |
| 3,608 | 1.12% | |
| 3,927 | 1.71% | |
| 5,238 | 2.92% | |
| 6,224 | 3.28% | |
| 6,095 | -0.45% | |
| 7,475 | 2.85% | |
| 7,837 | 1.74% | |
| 9,506 | 3.74% | |
| 11,968 | 4.97% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Nueva Era for the year 2019 was 6,001, broken down into 3,030 males and 2,971 females.
Location
The municipal center of Nueva Era is situated at approximately 17° 55' North, 120° 40' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 128.1 meters or 420.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Nueva Era are Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, and Tuguegarao, Cagayan. The nearest municipalities are Banna, Ilocos Norte, Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Badoc, Ilocos Norte, and Lagayan, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 369.44 kilometers (229.56 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Banna, Ilocos Norte, 7.25 kilometers (4.50 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Marcos, Ilocos Norte, 14.28 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Pinili, Ilocos Norte, 15.41 kilometers (9.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Dingras, Ilocos Norte, 21.04 kilometers (13.08 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Badoc, Ilocos Norte, 20.38 kilometers (12.66 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Lagayan, Abra, 21.95 kilometers (13.64 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Nearest cities
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 19.01 kilometers (11.81 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 32.14 kilometers (19.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 48.10 kilometers (29.89 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 83.61 kilometers (51.96 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 98.06 kilometers (60.93 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 117.98 kilometers (73.31 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
Distance from Manila: 369.44 kilometers (229.56 miles) to the South (S5°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.