Rizal, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 3127 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 120.55 km2 (46.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 70,196 |
| Density (2020) | 582 / km2 (1,508 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 43' North, 121° 6' East (15.7087, 121.1050) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 90.5 meters (296.7 feet) |
Rizal is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 120.55 square kilometers or 46.54 square miles which constitutes 2.12% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 70,196. This represented 3.04% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.57% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 582 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,508 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Rizal has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbannawag | 6.11% | 4,292 | 4,182 | 2.63% | 0.55% |
| Aglipay | 4.93% | 3,463 | 3,111 | 11.31% | 2.28% |
| Bicos | 8.36% | 5,869 | 4,641 | 26.46% | 5.07% |
| Cabucbucan | 7.48% | 5,250 | 4,641 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Calaocan District | 5.47% | 3,842 | 3,527 | 8.93% | 1.82% |
| Canaan East | 3.97% | 2,787 | 2,486 | 12.11% | 2.43% |
| Canaan West | 1.44% | 1,012 | 1,006 | 0.60% | 0.13% |
| Casilagan | 1.21% | 846 | 776 | 9.02% | 1.83% |
| Del Pilar | 2.03% | 1,425 | 1,320 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| Estrella | 7.85% | 5,512 | 5,175 | 6.51% | 1.34% |
| General Luna | 3.58% | 2,511 | 2,203 | 13.98% | 2.79% |
| Macapsing | 4.17% | 2,925 | 2,813 | 3.98% | 0.83% |
| Maligaya | 2.74% | 1,924 | 1,666 | 15.49% | 3.08% |
| Paco Roman | 4.88% | 3,425 | 3,278 | 4.48% | 0.93% |
| Pag-asa | 2.09% | 1,466 | 1,385 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Poblacion Central | 0.92% | 643 | 771 | -16.60% | -3.75% |
| Poblacion East | 2.88% | 2,025 | 1,969 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Poblacion Norte | 4.78% | 3,356 | 3,003 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| Poblacion Sur | 5.26% | 3,690 | 3,160 | 16.77% | 3.32% |
| Poblacion West | 5.43% | 3,814 | 3,696 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
| Portal | 2.96% | 2,075 | 1,932 | 7.40% | 1.51% |
| San Esteban | 2.36% | 1,655 | 1,581 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| San Gregorio | 2.79% | 1,959 | 1,544 | 26.88% | 5.14% |
| Santa Monica | 3.89% | 2,733 | 2,570 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Villa Labrador | 1.44% | 1,014 | 881 | 15.10% | 3.00% |
| Villa Paraiso | 0.97% | 683 | 770 | -11.30% | -2.49% |
| Rizal Total | 70,196 | 64,087 | 9.53% | 1.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Rizal for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,659,693.25.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70,854,043.00 | – |
| 2010 | 75,541,728.60 | 6.62% |
| 2011 | 82,215,832.50 | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 83,886,947.76 | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 93,901,363.02 | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 112,270,952.00 | 19.56% |
| 2015 | 116,877,323.89 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 129,659,693.25 | 10.94% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Rizal in the 2015 Census was 63,973 broken down into 15,251 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38,968 | 7,511 | 5.19 | |
| 45,830 | 9,450 | 4.85 | |
| 48,164 | 10,001 | 4.82 | |
| 52,465 | 11,714 | 4.48 | |
| 57,128 | 12,767 | 4.47 | |
| 63,973 | 15,251 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rizal is 5 to 9, with 6,388 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 640 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,223 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,041 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,388 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,180 | 9.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,924 | 9.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,774 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,403 | 8.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,912 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,466 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,934 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,748 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,161 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,497 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,839 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,379 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 895 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 683 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 640 | 1.00% |
| Total | 64,087 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rizal grew from 6,687 in 1918 to 70,196 in 2020, an increase of 63,509 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 6,109 people, from the previous population of 64,087 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 6,687 | – | |
| 15,936 | 4.44% | |
| 16,754 | 0.51% | |
| 19,447 | 1.32% | |
| 25,919 | 2.85% | |
| 28,517 | 1.94% | |
| 31,407 | 1.95% | |
| 38,970 | 2.18% | |
| 45,834 | 3.09% | |
| 48,166 | 1.07% | |
| 52,465 | 1.19% | |
| 57,145 | 3.16% | |
| 64,087 | 2.21% | |
| 70,196 | 1.93% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Rizal for the year 2019 was 35,550, broken down into 17,399 males and 18,151 females.
Location
The municipal center of Rizal is situated at approximately 15° 43' North, 121° 6' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 90.5 meters or 296.7 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 Rizal are San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Llanera, Nueva Ecija, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, Laur, Nueva Ecija, and Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya. Its distance from the national capital is 124.75 kilometers (77.51 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, 10.15 kilometers (6.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Llanera, Nueva Ecija, 10.35 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, 11.43 kilometers (7.11 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, 13.36 kilometers (8.30 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Laur, Nueva Ecija, 16.32 kilometers (10.14 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, 23.08 kilometers (14.34 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
Nearest cities
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 15.02 kilometers (9.33 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 19.01 kilometers (11.81 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 21.45 kilometers (13.33 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 28.60 kilometers (17.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 47.16 kilometers (29.30 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 60.58 kilometers (37.64 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
Distance from Manila: 124.75 kilometers (77.51 miles) to the South (S6°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.