Olongapo
| Type | city (highly urbanized) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 2200 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Subic Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 185.00 km2 (71.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 260,317 |
| Density (2020) | 1,407 / km2 (3,644 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 50' North, 120° 17' East (14.8314, 120.2835) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Olongapo is a coastal highly urbanized city in the Central Luzon region. Although administratively independent due to its distinction as highly urbanized city, Olongapo is commonly grouped with the province of Zambales.
The city has a land area of 185.00 square kilometers or 71.43 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 260,317. This represented 2.10% of the total population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,407 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,644 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Olongapo has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asinan | 1.34% | 3,485 | 3,445 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Banicain | 2.91% | 7,563 | 6,851 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Barreto | 8.37% | 21,794 | 19,340 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
| East Bajac-bajac | 7.45% | 19,387 | 17,165 | 12.94% | 2.60% |
| East Tapinac | 3.82% | 9,952 | 9,253 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Gordon Heights | 11.80% | 30,729 | 27,874 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| Kalaklan | 5.65% | 14,703 | 13,137 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Mabayuan | 4.78% | 12,436 | 10,622 | 17.08% | 3.37% |
| New Cabalan | 12.81% | 33,349 | 27,714 | 20.33% | 3.97% |
| New Ilalim | 0.60% | 1,561 | 1,518 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
| New Kababae | 0.93% | 2,422 | 2,404 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| New Kalalake | 3.96% | 10,296 | 9,808 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Old Cabalan | 8.99% | 23,401 | 19,274 | 21.41% | 4.17% |
| Pag-asa | 2.53% | 6,593 | 6,070 | 8.62% | 1.75% |
| Santa Rita | 18.07% | 47,034 | 43,632 | 7.80% | 1.59% |
| West Bajac-bajac | 3.24% | 8,433 | 8,007 | 5.32% | 1.10% |
| West Tapinac | 2.76% | 7,179 | 6,926 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Olongapo Total | 260,317 | 233,040 | 11.70% | 2.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Olongapo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,187,106,713.41.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,563,720,633.33 | – |
| 2010 | 1,691,659,329.51 | 8.18% |
| 2011 | 1,738,170,977.96 | 2.75% |
| 2012 | 1,838,406,752.32 | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 1,478,852,176.48 | -19.56% |
| 2014 | 1,022,613,282.15 | -30.85% |
| 2015 | 1,255,249,944.74 | 22.75% |
| 2016 | 1,187,106,713.41 | -5.43% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Olongapo in the 2015 Census was 231,823 broken down into 56,482 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192,629 | 42,623 | 4.52 | |
| 179,349 | 38,983 | 4.60 | |
| 193,752 | 43,107 | 4.49 | |
| 226,184 | 50,300 | 4.50 | |
| 220,118 | 52,242 | 4.21 | |
| 231,823 | 56,482 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Olongapo is 20 to 24, with 23,062 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,387 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4,938 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 19,156 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 22,371 | 9.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 22,347 | 9.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 22,910 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 23,062 | 9.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 21,436 | 9.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 17,416 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 16,137 | 6.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 14,131 | 6.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 12,954 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 10,474 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 8,485 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,575 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,802 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,666 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,793 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 1,387 | 0.60% |
| Total | 233,040 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Olongapo grew from 107,785 in 1970 to 260,317 in 2020, an increase of 152,532 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 27,277 people, from the previous population of 233,040 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 107,785 | – | |
| 147,109 | 6.44% | |
| 156,430 | 1.24% | |
| 193,327 | 2.14% | |
| 179,754 | -1.35% | |
| 194,260 | 1.68% | |
| 227,270 | 2.19% | |
| 221,178 | -0.98% | |
| 233,040 | 1.00% | |
| 260,317 | 2.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Olongapo for the year 2019 was 126,821, broken down into 57,194 males and 69,627 females.
Location
The city center of Olongapo is situated at approximately 14° 50' North, 120° 17' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 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 Olongapo are Balanga, Bataan, Angeles, San Fernando, Pampanga, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Malolos, Bulacan, and Valenzuela. The nearest municipalities are Subic, Zambales, Castillejos, Zambales, Morong, Bataan, Dinalupihan, Bataan, San Marcelino, Zambales, and Hermosa, Bataan. Its distance from the national capital is 79.59 kilometers (49.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Subic, Zambales, 7.34 kilometers (4.56 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Castillejos, Zambales, 14.30 kilometers (8.89 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Morong, Bataan, 17.10 kilometers (10.62 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Dinalupihan, Bataan, 20.25 kilometers (12.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- San Marcelino, Zambales, 20.95 kilometers (13.02 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Hermosa, Bataan, 24.11 kilometers (14.98 miles) to the East (S90°E)
Nearest cities
- Balanga, Bataan, 32.41 kilometers (20.14 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Angeles, 47.30 kilometers (29.39 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 49.17 kilometers (30.56 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 53.43 kilometers (33.20 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 56.85 kilometers (35.32 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Valenzuela, 72.65 kilometers (45.14 miles) to the East (S79°E)
Distance from Manila: 79.59 kilometers (49.45 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°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.