Muñoz, Province of Nueva Ecija
Type | city (component) |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
Province | Nueva Ecija |
Barangay count | 37 |
Postal code | 3119 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Area (2013) | 163.05 km2 (62.95 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 84,308 |
Density (2020) | 517 / km2 (1,339 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 15° 43' North, 120° 54' East (15.7144, 120.9041) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 69.4 meters (227.6 feet) |
Muñoz is a component city in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The city has a land area of 163.05 square kilometers or 62.95 square miles which constitutes 2.87% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 84,308. This represented 3.65% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.68% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 517 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,339 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Muñoz has 37 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) |
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Bagong Sikat | 2.41% | 2,031 | 2,033 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
Balante | 2.21% | 1,865 | 2,039 | -8.53% | -1.86% |
Bantug | 13.17% | 11,104 | 10,345 | 7.34% | 1.50% |
Bical | 3.40% | 2,868 | 2,793 | 2.69% | 0.56% |
Cabisuculan | 1.49% | 1,259 | 1,264 | -0.40% | -0.08% |
Calabalabaan | 1.39% | 1,170 | 1,080 | 8.33% | 1.70% |
Calisitan | 1.20% | 1,009 | 968 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
Catalanacan | 4.49% | 3,783 | 3,200 | 18.22% | 3.59% |
Curva | 1.55% | 1,305 | 1,201 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
Franza | 3.35% | 2,822 | 2,650 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
Gabaldon | 2.74% | 2,309 | 2,118 | 9.02% | 1.83% |
Labney | 1.26% | 1,064 | 940 | 13.19% | 2.64% |
Licaong | 1.80% | 1,521 | 1,613 | -5.70% | -1.23% |
Linglingay | 3.74% | 3,151 | 2,985 | 5.56% | 1.15% |
Magtanggol | 2.91% | 2,452 | 2,205 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
Maligaya | 5.52% | 4,656 | 4,643 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
Mangandingay | 2.16% | 1,819 | 1,688 | 7.76% | 1.59% |
Mapangpang | 0.74% | 627 | 575 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
Maragol | 2.92% | 2,458 | 2,935 | -16.25% | -3.66% |
Matingkis | 1.30% | 1,093 | 972 | 12.45% | 2.50% |
Naglabrahan | 0.69% | 584 | 586 | -0.34% | -0.07% |
Palusapis | 3.54% | 2,987 | 2,777 | 7.56% | 1.55% |
Pandalla | 1.17% | 990 | 963 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
Poblacion East | 2.38% | 2,006 | 2,080 | -3.56% | -0.76% |
Poblacion North | 3.21% | 2,707 | 2,758 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
Poblacion South | 2.12% | 1,790 | 2,350 | -23.83% | -5.57% |
Poblacion West | 3.85% | 3,247 | 4,085 | -20.51% | -4.72% |
Rang-ayan | 2.74% | 2,311 | 2,139 | 8.04% | 1.64% |
Rizal | 2.08% | 1,751 | 1,640 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
San Andres | 2.13% | 1,798 | 1,667 | 7.86% | 1.61% |
San Antonio | 2.73% | 2,305 | 2,166 | 6.42% | 1.32% |
San Felipe | 2.40% | 2,020 | 1,973 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
Sapang Cawayan | 1.86% | 1,570 | 1,483 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
Villa Cuizon | 2.17% | 1,827 | 1,498 | 21.96% | 4.27% |
Villa Isla | 3.19% | 2,686 | 2,811 | -4.45% | -0.95% |
Villa Nati | 2.82% | 2,377 | 1,301 | 82.71% | 13.53% |
Villa Santos | 1.17% | 986 | 959 | 2.82% | 0.59% |
Muñoz Total | 84,308 | 81,483 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Muñoz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱426,116,290.51.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 264,568,361.73 | – |
2010 | 287,526,289.69 | 8.68% |
2011 | 311,741,291.26 | 8.42% |
2012 | 274,945,910.15 | -11.80% |
2013 | 299,977,588.98 | 9.10% |
2014 | 343,566,334.22 | 14.53% |
2015 | 389,238,965.81 | 13.29% |
2016 | 426,116,290.51 | 9.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Muñoz in the 2015 Census was 81,030 broken down into 19,143 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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50,259 | 10,023 | 5.01 | |
60,027 | 12,485 | 4.81 | |
65,581 | 13,940 | 4.70 | |
71,465 | 16,250 | 4.40 | |
75,303 | 17,902 | 4.21 | |
81,030 | 19,143 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Muñoz is 5 to 9, with 8,228 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 819 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 1,490 | 1.83% |
1 to 4 | 6,461 | 7.93% |
5 to 9 | 8,228 | 10.10% |
10 to 14 | 8,136 | 9.98% |
15 to 19 | 8,041 | 9.87% |
20 to 24 | 7,001 | 8.59% |
25 to 29 | 6,141 | 7.54% |
30 to 34 | 5,640 | 6.92% |
35 to 39 | 5,443 | 6.68% |
40 to 44 | 5,055 | 6.20% |
45 to 49 | 5,005 | 6.14% |
50 to 54 | 4,193 | 5.15% |
55 to 59 | 3,420 | 4.20% |
60 to 64 | 2,433 | 2.99% |
65 to 69 | 1,733 | 2.13% |
70 to 74 | 1,286 | 1.58% |
75 to 79 | 958 | 1.18% |
80 and over | 819 | 1.01% |
Total | 81,483 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Muñoz grew from 11,333 in 1918 to 84,308 in 2020, an increase of 72,975 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.72%, or an increase of 2,825 people, from the previous population of 81,483 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
11,333 | – | |
21,814 | 3.33% | |
21,748 | -0.03% | |
27,622 | 2.12% | |
35,723 | 2.55% | |
38,619 | 1.58% | |
43,211 | 2.27% | |
50,356 | 1.54% | |
60,162 | 3.39% | |
65,586 | 1.87% | |
71,669 | 1.23% | |
75,462 | 1.89% | |
81,483 | 1.47% | |
84,308 | 0.72% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Muñoz for the year 2019 was 54,373, broken down into 26,687 males and 27,686 females.
Location
The city center of Muñoz is situated at approximately 15° 43' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 69.4 meters or 227.6 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 Muñoz are San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, Llanera, Nueva Ecija, Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, and Lupao, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 124.62 kilometers (77.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, 12.50 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Llanera, Nueva Ecija, 13.89 kilometers (8.63 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, 14.45 kilometers (8.98 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Talavera, Nueva Ecija, 14.55 kilometers (9.04 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Guimba, Nueva Ecija, 15.92 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Lupao, Nueva Ecija, 18.01 kilometers (11.19 miles) to the North (N2°W)
Nearest cities
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 12.56 kilometers (7.80 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 25.70 kilometers (15.97 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 27.24 kilometers (16.93 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 42.16 kilometers (26.20 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 44.73 kilometers (27.79 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 46.23 kilometers (28.73 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Distance from Manila: 124.62 kilometers (77.43 miles) to the South (S4°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.