Bayombong, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 3700 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 163.36 km2 (63.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 67,714 |
| Density (2020) | 415 / km2 (1,074 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 29' North, 121° 9' East (16.4841, 121.1439) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 276.4 meters (906.5 feet) |
Bayombong is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Vizcaya. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 163.36 square kilometers or 63.07 square miles which constitutes 3.39% of Nueva Vizcaya's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 67,714. This represented 13.61% of the total population of Nueva Vizcaya province, or 1.84% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 415 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,074 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bayombong has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansing | 1.43% | 967 | 920 | 5.11% | 1.05% |
| Bonfal East | 4.67% | 3,159 | 2,547 | 24.03% | 4.64% |
| Bonfal Proper | 7.27% | 4,923 | 4,793 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Bonfal West | 7.84% | 5,308 | 4,484 | 18.38% | 3.61% |
| Buenavista | 5.30% | 3,591 | 2,943 | 22.02% | 4.28% |
| Busilac | 5.20% | 3,523 | 3,101 | 13.61% | 2.72% |
| Cabuaan | 1.84% | 1,243 | 1,003 | 23.93% | 4.62% |
| Casat | 2.74% | 1,854 | 1,688 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| District III Poblacion | 3.38% | 2,290 | 2,215 | 3.39% | 0.70% |
| District IV | 5.42% | 3,670 | 3,424 | 7.18% | 1.47% |
| Don Domingo Maddela Poblacion | 1.50% | 1,019 | 1,335 | -23.67% | -5.53% |
| Don Mariano Marcos | 2.92% | 1,976 | 2,230 | -11.39% | -2.51% |
| Don Tomas Maddela Poblacion | 1.62% | 1,096 | 1,050 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Ipil-Cuneg | 0.80% | 541 | 582 | -7.04% | -1.53% |
| La Torre North | 3.30% | 2,236 | 1,865 | 19.89% | 3.89% |
| La Torre South | 3.70% | 2,508 | 2,136 | 17.42% | 3.44% |
| Luyang | 2.23% | 1,509 | 1,231 | 22.58% | 4.38% |
| Magapuy | 1.85% | 1,254 | 1,104 | 13.59% | 2.72% |
| Magsaysay | 8.12% | 5,496 | 4,721 | 16.42% | 3.25% |
| Masoc | 5.45% | 3,693 | 3,357 | 10.01% | 2.03% |
| Paitan | 3.73% | 2,526 | 1,762 | 43.36% | 7.88% |
| Salvacion | 5.93% | 4,014 | 4,394 | -8.65% | -1.89% |
| San Nicolas North | 3.44% | 2,329 | 2,290 | 1.70% | 0.36% |
| Santa Rosa | 3.90% | 2,642 | 2,443 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Vista Alegre | 6.42% | 4,347 | 3,894 | 11.63% | 2.34% |
| Bayombong Total | 67,714 | 61,512 | 10.08% | 2.04% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bayombong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱155,206,207.80.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12,787,248.14 | – |
| 2010 | 91,931,431.39 | 618.93% |
| 2011 | 100,323,289.77 | 9.13% |
| 2012 | 103,269,884.40 | 2.94% |
| 2013 | 113,397,965.52 | 9.81% |
| 2014 | 126,522,163.48 | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 140,256,942.69 | 10.86% |
| 2016 | 155,206,207.80 | 10.66% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bayombong in the 2015 Census was 61,126 broken down into 15,761 households or an average of 3.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,571 | 7,979 | 4.96 | |
| 45,419 | 9,588 | 4.74 | |
| 50,006 | 10,693 | 4.68 | |
| 53,832 | 12,030 | 4.47 | |
| 57,135 | 13,407 | 4.26 | |
| 61,126 | 15,761 | 3.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bayombong is 15 to 19, with 6,468 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 584 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,144 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,800 | 7.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,065 | 9.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,050 | 9.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,468 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,785 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,679 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,403 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,242 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,560 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,366 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,941 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,503 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,015 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,399 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 850 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 658 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 584 | 0.95% |
| Total | 61,512 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bayombong grew from 4,039 in 1903 to 67,714 in 2020, an increase of 63,675 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.04%, or an increase of 6,202 people, from the previous population of 61,512 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,039 | – | |
| 5,661 | 2.15% | |
| 12,146 | 3.89% | |
| 14,078 | 1.53% | |
| 17,499 | 1.93% | |
| 25,212 | 3.64% | |
| 27,987 | 2.12% | |
| 32,066 | 2.76% | |
| 39,886 | 2.21% | |
| 46,315 | 2.84% | |
| 50,563 | 1.90% | |
| 54,417 | 1.02% | |
| 57,416 | 1.97% | |
| 61,512 | 1.32% | |
| 67,714 | 2.04% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bayombong for the year 2019 was 34,173, broken down into 16,140 males and 18,033 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bayombong is situated at approximately 16° 29' North, 121° 9' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 276.4 meters or 906.5 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 Bayombong are Santiago, Isabela, Baguio, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Cauayan, Isabela, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, and Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, and Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya. Its distance from the national capital is 210.19 kilometers (130.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, 5.20 kilometers (3.23 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, 11.77 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, 12.56 kilometers (7.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, 12.30 kilometers (7.64 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, 14.12 kilometers (8.77 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, 17.47 kilometers (10.86 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
Nearest cities
- Santiago, Isabela, 47.87 kilometers (29.74 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Baguio, 59.99 kilometers (37.27 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 78.45 kilometers (48.74 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 82.57 kilometers (51.30 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 83.92 kilometers (52.15 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 89.02 kilometers (55.32 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
Distance from Manila: 210.19 kilometers (130.60 miles) to the South (S5°W)
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.