Lupao, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 3122 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 121.33 km2 (46.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 45,917 |
| Density (2020) | 378 / km2 (980 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 52' North, 120° 54' East (15.8740, 120.8996) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.0 meters (449.2 feet) |
Lupao is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 121.33 square kilometers or 46.85 square miles which constitutes 2.13% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 45,917. This represented 1.99% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 378 inhabitants per square kilometer or 980 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lupao has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agupalo Este | 3.23% | 1,485 | 1,358 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Agupalo Weste | 3.89% | 1,788 | 1,675 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Alalay Chica | 2.01% | 922 | 945 | -2.43% | -0.52% |
| Alalay Grande | 3.87% | 1,777 | 1,840 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Bagong Flores | 8.65% | 3,971 | 3,816 | 4.06% | 0.84% |
| Balbalungao | 5.34% | 2,454 | 2,677 | -8.33% | -1.81% |
| Burgos | 3.42% | 1,570 | 1,502 | 4.53% | 0.94% |
| Cordero | 2.34% | 1,075 | 1,017 | 5.70% | 1.17% |
| J. U. Tienzo | 3.96% | 1,817 | 1,640 | 10.79% | 2.18% |
| Mapangpang | 1.51% | 692 | 782 | -11.51% | -2.54% |
| Namulandayan | 4.48% | 2,058 | 1,743 | 18.07% | 3.56% |
| Parista | 9.69% | 4,451 | 3,998 | 11.33% | 2.28% |
| Poblacion East | 1.67% | 765 | 884 | -13.46% | -3.00% |
| Poblacion North | 1.23% | 566 | 659 | -14.11% | -3.15% |
| Poblacion South | 3.70% | 1,700 | 1,392 | 22.13% | 4.30% |
| Poblacion West | 3.02% | 1,387 | 1,307 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| Salvacion I | 4.56% | 2,092 | 1,818 | 15.07% | 3.00% |
| Salvacion II | 3.92% | 1,798 | 1,776 | 1.24% | 0.26% |
| San Antonio Este | 4.77% | 2,189 | 2,119 | 3.30% | 0.69% |
| San Antonio Weste | 3.97% | 1,823 | 1,664 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| San Isidro | 11.41% | 5,239 | 4,967 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| San Pedro | 3.62% | 1,660 | 1,578 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| San Roque | 4.19% | 1,925 | 1,980 | -2.78% | -0.59% |
| Santo Domingo | 1.55% | 713 | 651 | 9.52% | 1.93% |
| Lupao Total | 45,917 | 43,788 | 4.86% | 1.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lupao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱103,985,235.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,633,872.69 | – |
| 2010 | 58,569,204.37 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 63,382,403.38 | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 62,565,153.52 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 71,275,381.32 | 13.92% |
| 2014 | 84,884,940.26 | 19.09% |
| 2015 | 94,265,990.37 | 11.05% |
| 2016 | 103,985,235.68 | 10.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lupao in the 2015 Census was 43,742 broken down into 10,080 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,476 | 5,589 | 4.92 | |
| 29,991 | 6,420 | 4.67 | |
| 34,186 | 7,406 | 4.62 | |
| 36,820 | 8,407 | 4.38 | |
| 40,921 | 9,184 | 4.46 | |
| 43,742 | 10,080 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lupao is 10 to 14, with 4,496 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 467 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 777 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,459 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,432 | 10.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,496 | 10.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,004 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,821 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,506 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,106 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,919 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,646 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,690 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,268 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,815 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,277 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 902 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 681 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 522 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 467 | 1.07% |
| Total | 43,788 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lupao grew from 541 in 1903 to 45,917 in 2020, an increase of 45,376 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 2,129 people, from the previous population of 43,788 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 5,801 | 16.16% | |
| 11,783 | 3.61% | |
| 13,410 | 1.34% | |
| 15,482 | 1.27% | |
| 20,005 | 2.54% | |
| 22,106 | 2.02% | |
| 23,050 | 0.84% | |
| 27,481 | 1.77% | |
| 29,996 | 1.65% | |
| 34,190 | 2.85% | |
| 36,832 | 1.03% | |
| 40,931 | 3.92% | |
| 43,788 | 1.29% | |
| 45,917 | 1.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lupao for the year 2019 was 28,735, broken down into 14,264 males and 14,471 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lupao is situated at approximately 15° 52' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.0 meters or 449.2 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 Lupao are San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Umingan, Pangasinan, Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, San Quintin, Pangasinan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, Natividad, Pangasinan, and Tayug, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 142.61 kilometers (88.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Umingan, Pangasinan, 8.36 kilometers (5.20 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, 14.71 kilometers (9.14 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- San Quintin, Pangasinan, 15.04 kilometers (9.35 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, 19.86 kilometers (12.34 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Natividad, Pangasinan, 21.41 kilometers (13.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tayug, Pangasinan, 23.51 kilometers (14.61 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
Nearest cities
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 13.64 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 18.01 kilometers (11.19 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 37.22 kilometers (23.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 42.15 kilometers (26.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 43.41 kilometers (26.97 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 54.57 kilometers (33.91 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
Distance from Manila: 142.61 kilometers (88.62 miles) to the South (S3°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.