Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 3105 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 164.44 km2 (63.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 122,968 |
| Density (2020) | 748 / km2 (1,937 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 19' North, 120° 57' East (15.3126, 120.9495) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.6 meters (84.0 feet) |
Gapan is a component city in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The city has a land area of 164.44 square kilometers or 63.49 square miles which constitutes 2.89% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 122,968. This represented 5.32% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.99% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 748 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,937 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gapan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balante | 1.36% | 1,675 | 1,647 | 1.70% | 0.36% |
| Bayanihan | 4.48% | 5,504 | 5,128 | 7.33% | 1.50% |
| Bulak | 2.10% | 2,588 | 2,279 | 13.56% | 2.71% |
| Bungo | 2.14% | 2,633 | 2,349 | 12.09% | 2.43% |
| Kapalangan | 4.73% | 5,813 | 5,010 | 16.03% | 3.18% |
| Mabunga | 0.71% | 870 | 801 | 8.61% | 1.75% |
| Maburak | 2.86% | 3,514 | 3,096 | 13.50% | 2.70% |
| Mahipon | 2.05% | 2,524 | 2,293 | 10.07% | 2.04% |
| Makabaclay | 2.31% | 2,845 | 2,480 | 14.72% | 2.93% |
| Malimba | 3.02% | 3,711 | 2,914 | 27.35% | 5.22% |
| Mangino | 10.51% | 12,922 | 10,694 | 20.83% | 4.06% |
| Marelo | 1.63% | 2,004 | 1,926 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Pambuan | 12.50% | 15,370 | 11,943 | 28.69% | 5.45% |
| Parcutela | 1.48% | 1,820 | 1,394 | 30.56% | 5.77% |
| Puting Tubig | 1.74% | 2,139 | 2,375 | -9.94% | -2.18% |
| San Lorenzo | 4.82% | 5,933 | 5,633 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| San Nicolas | 10.69% | 13,142 | 12,771 | 2.91% | 0.60% |
| San Roque | 7.75% | 9,525 | 8,699 | 9.50% | 1.93% |
| San Vicente | 7.39% | 9,092 | 8,601 | 5.71% | 1.18% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.99% | 3,680 | 3,797 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Santo Cristo Norte | 5.01% | 6,162 | 4,600 | 33.96% | 6.35% |
| Santo Cristo Sur | 3.65% | 4,483 | 4,349 | 3.08% | 0.64% |
| Santo Niño | 4.08% | 5,019 | 5,524 | -9.14% | -2.00% |
| Gapan Total | 122,968 | 110,303 | 11.48% | 2.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gapan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱481,188,389.06.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 337,951,764.86 | – |
| 2010 | 347,010,578.62 | 2.68% |
| 2011 | 371,954,723.31 | 7.19% |
| 2012 | 352,512,884.14 | -5.23% |
| 2013 | 363,715,220.38 | 3.18% |
| 2014 | 406,789,705.59 | 11.84% |
| 2015 | 454,728,278.25 | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 481,188,389.06 | 5.82% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gapan in the 2015 Census was 110,258 broken down into 24,906 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70,467 | 13,369 | 5.27 | |
| 77,720 | 15,018 | 5.18 | |
| 89,166 | 18,200 | 4.90 | |
| 98,603 | 20,825 | 4.73 | |
| 101,417 | 22,463 | 4.51 | |
| 110,258 | 24,906 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gapan is 5 to 9, with 11,021 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 985 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,142 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,686 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,021 | 9.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,981 | 9.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,641 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,288 | 9.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,059 | 8.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,253 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,935 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,793 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,132 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,131 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,195 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,241 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,343 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,473 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 985 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 1,004 | 0.91% |
| Total | 110,303 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gapan grew from 11,278 in 1903 to 122,968 in 2020, an increase of 111,690 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.31%, or an increase of 12,665 people, from the previous population of 110,303 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,278 | – | |
| 13,617 | 1.20% | |
| 23,324 | 2.73% | |
| 25,719 | 1.01% | |
| 32,514 | 2.08% | |
| 45,426 | 3.33% | |
| 50,506 | 2.15% | |
| 60,014 | 3.51% | |
| 70,489 | 1.62% | |
| 77,735 | 1.85% | |
| 89,199 | 2.99% | |
| 98,795 | 1.42% | |
| 101,488 | 0.98% | |
| 110,303 | 1.60% | |
| 122,968 | 2.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gapan for the year 2019 was 87,678, broken down into 43,249 males and 44,429 females.
Location
The city center of Gapan is situated at approximately 15° 19' North, 120° 57' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.6 meters or 84.0 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 Gapan are Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, San Fernando, Pampanga, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and Angeles. The nearest municipalities are San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, Jaen, Nueva Ecija, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, and General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 79.95 kilometers (49.68 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, 4.65 kilometers (2.89 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Jaen, Nueva Ecija, 5.41 kilometers (3.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, 5.91 kilometers (3.67 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, 7.24 kilometers (4.50 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, 9.93 kilometers (6.17 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, 11.09 kilometers (6.89 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
Nearest cities
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 19.74 kilometers (12.26 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 29.10 kilometers (18.08 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 41.77 kilometers (25.95 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 41.49 kilometers (25.78 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 43.14 kilometers (26.81 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Angeles, 43.29 kilometers (26.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
Distance from Manila: 79.95 kilometers (49.68 miles) to the South (S2°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.