Candaba, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 2013 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 176.40 km2 (68.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 119,497 |
| Density (2020) | 677 / km2 (1,754 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 6' North, 120° 50' East (15.0925, 120.8276) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.5 feet) |
Candaba is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 176.40 square kilometers or 68.11 square miles which constitutes 8.81% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 119,497. This represented 4.90% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.96% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 677 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,754 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Candaba has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahay Pare | 10.18% | 12,159 | 11,179 | 8.77% | 1.78% |
| Bambang | 2.64% | 3,151 | 3,084 | 2.17% | 0.45% |
| Barangca | 1.80% | 2,148 | 1,895 | 13.35% | 2.67% |
| Barit | 2.30% | 2,743 | 2,163 | 26.81% | 5.13% |
| Buas | 1.35% | 1,609 | 1,797 | -10.46% | -2.30% |
| Cuayang Bugtong | 1.77% | 2,113 | 1,975 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Dalayap | 2.08% | 2,480 | 2,086 | 18.89% | 3.71% |
| Dulong Ilog | 4.01% | 4,790 | 4,532 | 5.69% | 1.17% |
| Gulap | 4.11% | 4,910 | 4,408 | 11.39% | 2.30% |
| Lanang | 2.81% | 3,352 | 3,326 | 0.78% | 0.16% |
| Lourdes | 2.35% | 2,809 | 2,474 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Magumbali | 2.02% | 2,414 | 2,166 | 11.45% | 2.31% |
| Mandasig | 4.05% | 4,837 | 4,891 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| Mandili | 4.57% | 5,462 | 5,136 | 6.35% | 1.30% |
| Mangga | 3.38% | 4,037 | 3,322 | 21.52% | 4.19% |
| Mapaniqui | 4.51% | 5,395 | 4,836 | 11.56% | 2.33% |
| Paligui | 1.36% | 1,631 | 1,553 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Pangclara | 1.41% | 1,679 | 1,587 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Pansinao | 3.19% | 3,815 | 3,295 | 15.78% | 3.13% |
| Paralaya | 4.45% | 5,318 | 5,374 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
| Pasig | 4.68% | 5,591 | 5,383 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Pescadores | 1.57% | 1,872 | 1,753 | 6.79% | 1.39% |
| Pulong Gubat | 1.79% | 2,134 | 2,009 | 6.22% | 1.28% |
| Pulong Palazan | 3.23% | 3,864 | 3,471 | 11.32% | 2.28% |
| Salapungan | 4.20% | 5,019 | 5,579 | -10.04% | -2.20% |
| San Agustin | 4.43% | 5,293 | 5,068 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| Santo Rosario | 1.12% | 1,338 | 1,157 | 15.64% | 3.11% |
| Tagulod | 2.15% | 2,570 | 2,510 | 2.39% | 0.50% |
| Talang | 3.11% | 3,713 | 3,107 | 19.50% | 3.82% |
| Tenejero | 2.73% | 3,266 | 2,848 | 14.68% | 2.92% |
| Vizal San Pablo | 2.36% | 2,824 | 2,565 | 10.10% | 2.05% |
| Vizal Santo Cristo | 2.06% | 2,461 | 2,309 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
| Vizal Santo Niño | 2.26% | 2,700 | 2,748 | -1.75% | -0.37% |
| Candaba Total | 119,497 | 111,586 | 7.09% | 1.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Candaba for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱196,026,101.73.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 106,548,318.87 | – |
| 2010 | 105,171,721.12 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 121,969,047.13 | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 122,121,935.41 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 139,005,232.10 | 13.82% |
| 2014 | 153,178,552.93 | 10.20% |
| 2015 | 175,227,206.60 | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 196,026,101.73 | 11.87% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Candaba in the 2015 Census was 111,586 broken down into 22,664 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68,135 | 11,200 | 6.08 | |
| 77,540 | 13,309 | 5.83 | |
| 86,066 | 15,541 | 5.54 | |
| 96,577 | 18,476 | 5.23 | |
| 102,399 | 19,808 | 5.17 | |
| 111,586 | 22,664 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candaba is 5 to 9, with 11,530 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,090 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,100 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,072 | 8.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,530 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,236 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,883 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,610 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,430 | 8.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,315 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,627 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,416 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,206 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,210 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,042 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,000 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,250 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,453 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,116 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 1,090 | 0.98% |
| Total | 111,586 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candaba grew from 11,783 in 1903 to 119,497 in 2020, an increase of 107,714 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 7,911 people, from the previous population of 111,586 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,783 | – | |
| 14,434 | 1.29% | |
| 19,956 | 1.63% | |
| 16,036 | -2.22% | |
| 28,811 | 5.29% | |
| 41,512 | 3.64% | |
| 48,458 | 3.15% | |
| 52,945 | 1.79% | |
| 68,145 | 2.56% | |
| 77,546 | 2.45% | |
| 86,066 | 2.26% | |
| 96,589 | 1.60% | |
| 102,399 | 2.15% | |
| 111,586 | 1.65% | |
| 119,497 | 1.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Candaba for the year 2019 was 72,535, broken down into 35,662 males and 36,873 females.
Location
The municipal center of Candaba is situated at approximately 15° 6' North, 120° 50' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.5 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 Candaba are San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Malolos, Bulacan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Santa Ana, Pampanga, San Luis, Pampanga, Arayat, Pampanga, San Simon, Pampanga, Mexico, Pampanga, and San Ildefonso, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 57.90 kilometers (35.98 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Ana, Pampanga, 6.60 kilometers (4.10 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- San Luis, Pampanga, 7.04 kilometers (4.37 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Arayat, Pampanga, 8.79 kilometers (5.46 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- San Simon, Pampanga, 11.97 kilometers (7.44 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Mexico, Pampanga, 12.03 kilometers (7.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- San Ildefonso, Bulacan, 12.17 kilometers (7.56 miles) to the East (S82°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 16.10 kilometers (10.00 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Angeles, 26.29 kilometers (16.34 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 27.65 kilometers (17.18 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 27.94 kilometers (17.36 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 30.79 kilometers (19.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 39.18 kilometers (24.34 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
Distance from Manila: 57.90 kilometers (35.98 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°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.