Laoac, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 2437 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 40.50 km2 (15.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,128 |
| Density (2020) | 843 / km2 (2,182 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 3' North, 120° 33' East (16.0480, 120.5471) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.9 meters (101.5 feet) |
Laoac is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 40.50 square kilometers or 15.64 square miles which constitutes 0.74% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,128. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.64% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 843 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,182 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Laoac has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anis | 5.11% | 1,744 | 1,667 | 4.62% | 0.95% |
| Balligi | 3.66% | 1,248 | 1,163 | 7.31% | 1.50% |
| Banuar | 5.63% | 1,920 | 2,180 | -11.93% | -2.64% |
| Botique | 2.80% | 956 | 839 | 13.95% | 2.79% |
| Caaringayan | 4.00% | 1,364 | 1,275 | 6.98% | 1.43% |
| Cabilaoan West | 5.92% | 2,021 | 1,823 | 10.86% | 2.19% |
| Cabulalaan | 3.51% | 1,197 | 1,181 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Calaoagan | 4.77% | 1,629 | 1,163 | 40.07% | 7.35% |
| Calmay | 5.70% | 1,947 | 1,790 | 8.77% | 1.79% |
| Casampagaan | 3.39% | 1,157 | 938 | 23.35% | 4.52% |
| Casanestebanan | 2.23% | 762 | 729 | 4.53% | 0.94% |
| Casantiagoan | 4.80% | 1,639 | 1,575 | 4.06% | 0.84% |
| Domingo Alarcio | 4.07% | 1,390 | 1,361 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Inmanduyan | 5.61% | 1,914 | 1,604 | 19.33% | 3.79% |
| Lebueg | 6.61% | 2,256 | 2,189 | 3.06% | 0.64% |
| Maraboc | 3.11% | 1,062 | 1,260 | -15.71% | -3.53% |
| Nanbagatan | 4.40% | 1,503 | 1,372 | 9.55% | 1.94% |
| Panaga | 5.64% | 1,926 | 1,455 | 32.37% | 6.08% |
| Poblacion | 6.14% | 2,096 | 2,025 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Talogtog | 3.28% | 1,121 | 1,080 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Turko | 3.81% | 1,299 | 1,117 | 16.29% | 3.23% |
| Yatyat | 5.79% | 1,977 | 1,711 | 15.55% | 3.09% |
| Laoac Total | 34,128 | 31,497 | 8.35% | 1.70% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Laoac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱74,509,482.40.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41,356,512.00 | – |
| 2010 | 104,522,887.53 | 152.74% |
| 2011 | 54,536,736.85 | -47.82% |
| 2012 | 47,647,811.47 | -12.63% |
| 2013 | 52,488,713.67 | 10.16% |
| 2014 | 59,499,199.52 | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 67,698,963.51 | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 74,509,482.40 | 10.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Laoac in the 2015 Census was 31,482 broken down into 7,429 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,864 | 4,337 | 5.27 | |
| 24,662 | 4,850 | 5.08 | |
| 26,723 | 5,449 | 4.90 | |
| 28,266 | 6,160 | 4.59 | |
| 29,456 | 6,684 | 4.41 | |
| 31,482 | 7,429 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Laoac is 5 to 9, with 3,070 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 437 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 562 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,449 | 7.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,070 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,014 | 9.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,874 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,742 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,472 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,302 | 7.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,098 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,894 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,769 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,545 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,262 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,027 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 836 | 2.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 607 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 437 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 537 | 1.70% |
| Total | 31,497 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Laoac grew from 19,252 in 1980 to 34,128 in 2020, an increase of 14,876 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 2,631 people, from the previous population of 31,497 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 19,252 | – | |
| 22,864 | 1.73% | |
| 24,662 | 1.43% | |
| 26,723 | 1.74% | |
| 28,266 | 0.78% | |
| 29,456 | 1.51% | |
| 31,497 | 1.28% | |
| 34,128 | 1.70% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Laoac for the year 2019 was 20,971, broken down into 10,442 males and 10,529 females.
Location
The municipal center of Laoac is situated at approximately 16° 3' North, 120° 33' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.9 meters or 101.5 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 Laoac are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Baguio, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Binalonan, Pangasinan, Manaoag, Pangasinan, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Mapandan, Pangasinan, San Jacinto, Pangasinan, and San Manuel, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 167.83 kilometers (104.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Binalonan, Pangasinan, 4.86 kilometers (3.02 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Manaoag, Pangasinan, 6.40 kilometers (3.98 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, 6.91 kilometers (4.29 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Mapandan, Pangasinan, 10.25 kilometers (6.37 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- San Jacinto, Pangasinan, 12.11 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- San Manuel, Pangasinan, 13.07 kilometers (8.12 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 8.32 kilometers (5.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 22.84 kilometers (14.19 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 25.19 kilometers (15.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Baguio, 40.58 kilometers (25.22 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 53.15 kilometers (33.02 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 55.35 kilometers (34.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
Distance from Manila: 167.83 kilometers (104.28 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°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.