Apalit, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 2016 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 61.47 km2 (23.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 117,160 |
| Density (2020) | 1,906 / km2 (4,937 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 57' North, 120° 46' East (14.9502, 120.7599) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.9 feet) |
Apalit is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 61.47 square kilometers or 23.73 square miles which constitutes 3.07% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 117,160. This represented 4.81% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,906 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,937 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Apalit has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balucuc | 9.28% | 10,867 | 10,104 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Calantipe | 3.41% | 3,998 | 3,883 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
| Cansinala | 6.71% | 7,856 | 7,329 | 7.19% | 1.47% |
| Capalangan | 6.31% | 7,394 | 7,121 | 3.83% | 0.80% |
| Colgante | 7.09% | 8,307 | 7,090 | 17.17% | 3.39% |
| Paligui | 3.35% | 3,925 | 2,701 | 45.32% | 8.18% |
| Sampaloc | 11.44% | 13,408 | 11,891 | 12.76% | 2.56% |
| San Juan | 7.56% | 8,861 | 8,932 | -0.79% | -0.17% |
| San Vicente | 20.22% | 23,686 | 22,580 | 4.90% | 1.01% |
| Sucad | 6.64% | 7,775 | 7,246 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Sulipan | 9.98% | 11,693 | 9,269 | 26.15% | 5.01% |
| Tabuyuc | 8.01% | 9,390 | 9,819 | -4.37% | -0.94% |
| Apalit Total | 117,160 | 107,965 | 8.52% | 1.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Apalit for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱210,170,610.86.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 121,509,712.58 | – |
| 2010 | 129,192,666.52 | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 140,469,375.88 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 137,022,633.66 | -2.45% |
| 2013 | 151,285,290.12 | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 175,118,380.43 | 15.75% |
| 2015 | 196,605,463.39 | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 210,170,610.86 | 6.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Apalit in the 2015 Census was 107,740 broken down into 23,779 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62,373 | 10,853 | 5.75 | |
| 65,720 | 12,085 | 5.44 | |
| 78,290 | 15,072 | 5.19 | |
| 97,131 | 18,979 | 5.12 | |
| 101,358 | 20,787 | 4.88 | |
| 107,740 | 23,779 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apalit is 15 to 19, with 11,249 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 910 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,031 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,123 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,517 | 9.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,701 | 9.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,249 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,518 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 8,878 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,975 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,729 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,473 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,058 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,920 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,049 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,185 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,241 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,354 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,054 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 910 | 0.84% |
| Total | 107,965 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apalit grew from 12,206 in 1903 to 117,160 in 2020, an increase of 104,954 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 9,195 people, from the previous population of 107,965 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,206 | – | |
| 11,880 | -0.17% | |
| 14,330 | 0.94% | |
| 14,576 | 0.17% | |
| 25,408 | 5.01% | |
| 36,138 | 3.51% | |
| 41,283 | 2.71% | |
| 48,253 | 3.17% | |
| 62,373 | 2.60% | |
| 65,720 | 0.98% | |
| 78,295 | 3.83% | |
| 97,296 | 3.04% | |
| 101,537 | 1.57% | |
| 107,965 | 1.18% | |
| 117,160 | 1.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Apalit for the year 2019 was 57,794, broken down into 27,777 males and 30,017 females.
Location
The municipal center of Apalit is situated at approximately 14° 57' North, 120° 46' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.9 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 Apalit are San Fernando, Pampanga, Malolos, Bulacan, Angeles, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Valenzuela, and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Calumpit, Bulacan, San Simon, Pampanga, Santo Tomas, Pampanga, Macabebe, Pampanga, Minalin, Pampanga, and Masantol, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 46.11 kilometers (28.65 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calumpit, Bulacan, 4.20 kilometers (2.61 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- San Simon, Pampanga, 4.77 kilometers (2.97 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Santo Tomas, Pampanga, 7.55 kilometers (4.69 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Macabebe, Pampanga, 7.63 kilometers (4.74 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 9.09 kilometers (5.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Masantol, Pampanga, 9.53 kilometers (5.92 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 11.73 kilometers (7.29 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 13.29 kilometers (8.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Angeles, 28.38 kilometers (17.63 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 31.46 kilometers (19.55 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Valenzuela, 33.20 kilometers (20.63 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 33.88 kilometers (21.05 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
Distance from Manila: 46.11 kilometers (28.65 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°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.