Orion, Province of Bataan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 2102 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 65.41 km2 (25.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 60,771 |
| Density (2020) | 929 / km2 (2,407 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 37' North, 120° 35' East (14.6198, 120.5802) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Orion is a coastal municipality in the province of Bataan.
The municipality has a land area of 65.41 square kilometers or 25.25 square miles which constitutes 4.76% of Bataan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 60,771. This represented 7.12% of the total population of Bataan province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 929 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,407 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Orion has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arellano | 0.85% | 516 | 644 | -19.88% | -4.56% |
| Bagumbayan | 1.89% | 1,146 | 1,309 | -12.45% | -2.76% |
| Balagtas | 3.28% | 1,995 | 1,963 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Balut | 2.30% | 1,399 | 1,391 | 0.58% | 0.12% |
| Bantan | 2.28% | 1,387 | 1,403 | -1.14% | -0.24% |
| Bilolo | 12.88% | 7,829 | 6,803 | 15.08% | 3.00% |
| Calungusan | 2.97% | 1,807 | 1,610 | 12.24% | 2.46% |
| Camachile | 2.81% | 1,707 | 1,587 | 7.56% | 1.55% |
| Daang Bago | 1.75% | 1,064 | 969 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Daang Bilolo | 5.05% | 3,069 | 2,745 | 11.80% | 2.38% |
| Daang Pare | 13.26% | 8,056 | 6,297 | 27.93% | 5.32% |
| General Lim | 8.79% | 5,343 | 3,956 | 35.06% | 6.53% |
| Kapunitan | 6.81% | 4,137 | 5,237 | -21.00% | -4.84% |
| Lati | 2.12% | 1,289 | 1,113 | 15.81% | 3.14% |
| Lusungan | 2.40% | 1,456 | 1,647 | -11.60% | -2.56% |
| Puting Buhangin | 5.02% | 3,053 | 2,696 | 13.24% | 2.65% |
| Sabatan | 6.19% | 3,763 | 3,651 | 3.07% | 0.64% |
| San Vicente | 2.19% | 1,332 | 1,391 | -4.24% | -0.91% |
| Santa Elena | 3.25% | 1,974 | 1,736 | 13.71% | 2.74% |
| Santo Domingo | 7.23% | 4,394 | 4,107 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Villa Angeles | 2.09% | 1,271 | 1,161 | 9.47% | 1.92% |
| Wakas | 1.61% | 977 | 768 | 27.21% | 5.20% |
| Wawa | 2.97% | 1,807 | 1,818 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Orion Total | 60,771 | 56,002 | 8.52% | 1.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Orion for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱121,122,323.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72,478,853.42 | – |
| 2010 | 96,653,506.86 | 33.35% |
| 2011 | 79,648,368.13 | -17.59% |
| 2012 | 78,252,568.90 | -1.75% |
| 2013 | 85,864,276.20 | 9.73% |
| 2014 | 97,078,589.94 | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 112,196,317.88 | 15.57% |
| 2016 | 121,122,323.30 | 7.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Orion in the 2015 Census was 55,834 broken down into 12,136 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,262 | 6,388 | 5.52 | |
| 39,492 | 7,724 | 5.11 | |
| 43,990 | 8,735 | 5.04 | |
| 49,151 | 9,977 | 4.93 | |
| 51,373 | 10,950 | 4.69 | |
| 55,834 | 12,136 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Orion is 5 to 9, with 5,683 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 442 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,246 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,451 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,683 | 10.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,470 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,405 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,046 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,555 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,307 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,977 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,261 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,996 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,563 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,307 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,949 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,270 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 576 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 442 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 498 | 0.89% |
| Total | 56,002 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Orion grew from 7,187 in 1903 to 60,771 in 2020, an increase of 53,584 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 4,769 people, from the previous population of 56,002 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,187 | – | |
| 7,979 | 0.66% | |
| 10,909 | 1.58% | |
| 8,721 | -2.27% | |
| 14,672 | 4.68% | |
| 19,672 | 2.91% | |
| 24,283 | 4.32% | |
| 28,049 | 2.92% | |
| 35,263 | 2.32% | |
| 39,537 | 2.17% | |
| 44,067 | 2.35% | |
| 49,164 | 1.52% | |
| 51,454 | 1.67% | |
| 56,002 | 1.63% | |
| 60,771 | 1.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Orion for the year 2019 was 39,991, broken down into 19,252 males and 20,739 females.
Location
The municipal center of Orion is situated at approximately 14° 37' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 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 Orion are Balanga, Bataan, Malolos, Bulacan, Cavite City, Cavite, Olongapo, Navotas, and Valenzuela. The nearest municipalities are Pilar, Bataan, Limay, Bataan, Abucay, Bataan, Samal, Bataan, Orani, Bataan, and Bagac, Bataan. Its distance from the national capital is 43.19 kilometers (26.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pilar, Bataan, 5.99 kilometers (3.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Limay, Bataan, 6.67 kilometers (4.14 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Abucay, Bataan, 12.25 kilometers (7.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Samal, Bataan, 17.04 kilometers (10.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Orani, Bataan, 20.56 kilometers (12.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Bagac, Bataan, 20.39 kilometers (12.67 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Nearest cities
- Balanga, Bataan, 7.85 kilometers (4.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 34.89 kilometers (21.68 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Cavite City, Cavite, 38.57 kilometers (23.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Olongapo, 39.61 kilometers (24.61 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Navotas, 39.81 kilometers (24.74 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Valenzuela, 40.61 kilometers (25.23 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
Distance from Manila: 43.19 kilometers (26.84 miles) to the East (S86°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.