Guagua, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 2003 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 48.67 km2 (18.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 128,893 |
| Density (2020) | 2,648 / km2 (6,860 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 58' North, 120° 38' East (14.9654, 120.6336) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Guagua is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 48.67 square kilometers or 18.79 square miles which constitutes 2.43% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 128,893. This represented 5.29% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 1.04% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 2,648 inhabitants per square kilometer or 6,860 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Guagua has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascomo | 3.10% | 3,998 | 3,210 | 24.55% | 4.73% |
| Bancal | 5.26% | 6,777 | 6,675 | 1.53% | 0.32% |
| Jose Abad Santos | 1.78% | 2,297 | 2,103 | 9.22% | 1.87% |
| Lambac | 2.78% | 3,588 | 3,377 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| Magsaysay | 2.77% | 3,568 | 3,319 | 7.50% | 1.53% |
| Maquiapo | 3.08% | 3,974 | 3,378 | 17.64% | 3.48% |
| Natividad | 6.21% | 8,005 | 6,151 | 30.14% | 5.70% |
| Plaza Burgos | 0.23% | 296 | 269 | 10.04% | 2.03% |
| Pulungmasle | 7.84% | 10,105 | 9,359 | 7.97% | 1.63% |
| Rizal | 3.29% | 4,241 | 3,943 | 7.56% | 1.55% |
| San Agustin | 5.32% | 6,863 | 5,792 | 18.49% | 3.64% |
| San Antonio | 3.79% | 4,886 | 4,436 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| San Isidro | 1.14% | 1,463 | 1,346 | 8.69% | 1.77% |
| San Jose | 1.75% | 2,256 | 2,076 | 8.67% | 1.77% |
| San Juan | 2.12% | 2,738 | 2,509 | 9.13% | 1.86% |
| San Juan Bautista | 2.06% | 2,657 | 2,537 | 4.73% | 0.98% |
| San Juan Nepomuceno | 5.15% | 6,640 | 6,060 | 9.57% | 1.94% |
| San Matias | 3.29% | 4,240 | 3,500 | 21.14% | 4.12% |
| San Miguel | 3.96% | 5,108 | 4,710 | 8.45% | 1.72% |
| San Nicolas 1st | 1.41% | 1,822 | 1,632 | 11.64% | 2.35% |
| San Nicolas 2nd | 2.54% | 3,275 | 2,611 | 25.43% | 4.88% |
| San Pablo | 2.49% | 3,209 | 2,966 | 8.19% | 1.67% |
| San Pedro | 4.23% | 5,447 | 5,314 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| San Rafael | 3.30% | 4,251 | 3,943 | 7.81% | 1.60% |
| San Roque | 2.70% | 3,474 | 3,251 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| San Vicente | 4.73% | 6,098 | 5,972 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| Santa Filomena | 1.35% | 1,741 | 1,888 | -7.79% | -1.69% |
| Santa Ines | 3.04% | 3,920 | 3,438 | 14.02% | 2.80% |
| Santa Ursula | 4.67% | 6,014 | 5,961 | 0.89% | 0.19% |
| Santo Cristo | 2.92% | 3,767 | 3,605 | 4.49% | 0.93% |
| Santo Niño | 1.69% | 2,175 | 2,099 | 3.62% | 0.75% |
| Guagua Total | 128,893 | 117,430 | 9.76% | 1.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Guagua for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱228,146,371.02.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 125,520,324.97 | – |
| 2010 | 132,518,216.12 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 143,824,069.16 | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 144,487,246.52 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 161,802,987.98 | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 184,819,579.50 | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 205,415,199.03 | 11.14% |
| 2016 | 228,146,371.02 | 11.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Guagua in the 2015 Census was 116,807 broken down into 26,336 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88,242 | 15,228 | 5.79 | |
| 95,363 | 17,451 | 5.46 | |
| 97,500 | 18,576 | 5.25 | |
| 104,429 | 22,076 | 4.73 | |
| 110,853 | 23,019 | 4.82 | |
| 116,807 | 26,336 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guagua is 15 to 19, with 11,219 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,213 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,954 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,101 | 6.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,916 | 9.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,196 | 9.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,219 | 9.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,637 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,722 | 8.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,672 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,717 | 7.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,557 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,139 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,903 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,652 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,870 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,041 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,642 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,279 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 1,213 | 1.03% |
| Total | 117,430 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guagua grew from 15,151 in 1903 to 128,893 in 2020, an increase of 113,742 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 11,463 people, from the previous population of 117,430 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,151 | – | |
| 15,962 | 0.33% | |
| 22,331 | 1.69% | |
| 34,738 | 4.64% | |
| 40,126 | 1.28% | |
| 58,270 | 3.72% | |
| 65,336 | 2.32% | |
| 72,609 | 2.13% | |
| 88,290 | 1.97% | |
| 95,363 | 1.45% | |
| 97,632 | 0.51% | |
| 104,601 | 0.96% | |
| 111,199 | 2.25% | |
| 117,430 | 1.04% | |
| 128,893 | 1.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Guagua for the year 2019 was 64,985, broken down into 31,134 males and 33,851 females.
Location
The municipal center of Guagua is situated at approximately 14° 58' North, 120° 38' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 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 Guagua are San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Malolos, Bulacan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Balanga, Bataan, and Olongapo. The nearest municipalities are Sasmuan, Pampanga, Bacolor, Pampanga, Santa Rita, Pampanga, Lubao, Pampanga, Minalin, Pampanga, and Santo Tomas, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 55.77 kilometers (34.65 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sasmuan, Pampanga, 3.44 kilometers (2.14 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Bacolor, Pampanga, 4.02 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Santa Rita, Pampanga, 4.26 kilometers (2.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Lubao, Pampanga, 4.67 kilometers (2.90 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 5.66 kilometers (3.52 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Santo Tomas, Pampanga, 8.52 kilometers (5.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 9.51 kilometers (5.91 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Angeles, 19.92 kilometers (12.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 23.62 kilometers (14.68 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 29.18 kilometers (18.13 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Balanga, Bataan, 33.17 kilometers (20.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Olongapo, 40.48 kilometers (25.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
Distance from Manila: 55.77 kilometers (34.65 miles) to the Southeast (S42°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.