Magalang, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 2011 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 97.32 km2 (37.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 124,188 |
| Density (2020) | 1,276 / km2 (3,305 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 13' North, 120° 40' East (15.2147, 120.6618) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 47.0 meters (154.2 feet) |
Magalang is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 97.32 square kilometers or 37.58 square miles which constitutes 4.86% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 124,188. This represented 5.09% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,276 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,305 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Magalang has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayala | 2.81% | 3,493 | 3,270 | 6.82% | 1.40% |
| Bucanan | 1.76% | 2,184 | 1,703 | 28.24% | 5.38% |
| Camias | 1.77% | 2,194 | 1,963 | 11.77% | 2.37% |
| Dolores | 1.32% | 1,640 | 1,717 | -4.48% | -0.96% |
| Escaler | 1.57% | 1,952 | 1,826 | 6.90% | 1.41% |
| La Paz | 1.99% | 2,472 | 2,100 | 17.71% | 3.49% |
| Navaling | 1.19% | 1,474 | 1,522 | -3.15% | -0.67% |
| San Agustin | 3.08% | 3,820 | 3,324 | 14.92% | 2.97% |
| San Antonio | 1.68% | 2,083 | 1,754 | 18.76% | 3.68% |
| San Franciso | 3.98% | 4,948 | 5,077 | -2.54% | -0.54% |
| San Ildefonso | 6.11% | 7,593 | 6,752 | 12.46% | 2.50% |
| San Isidro | 21.57% | 26,787 | 24,786 | 8.07% | 1.65% |
| San Jose | 2.87% | 3,563 | 3,579 | -0.45% | -0.09% |
| San Miguel | 2.25% | 2,790 | 2,714 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
| San Nicolas 1st | 2.88% | 3,576 | 3,458 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| San Nicolas 2nd | 3.45% | 4,288 | 2,856 | 50.14% | 8.93% |
| San Pablo | 3.53% | 4,389 | 3,420 | 28.33% | 5.39% |
| San Pedro I | 1.41% | 1,756 | 1,760 | -0.23% | -0.05% |
| San Pedro II | 4.34% | 5,392 | 5,435 | -0.79% | -0.17% |
| San Roque | 2.28% | 2,833 | 2,525 | 12.20% | 2.45% |
| San Vicente | 3.47% | 4,305 | 3,726 | 15.54% | 3.09% |
| Santa Cruz | 5.89% | 7,318 | 6,396 | 14.42% | 2.88% |
| Santa Lucia | 7.79% | 9,673 | 8,883 | 8.89% | 1.81% |
| Santa Maria | 2.39% | 2,974 | 2,740 | 8.54% | 1.74% |
| Santo Niño | 2.81% | 3,494 | 3,185 | 9.70% | 1.97% |
| Santo Rosario | 4.22% | 5,235 | 4,624 | 13.21% | 2.65% |
| Turu | 1.58% | 1,962 | 2,052 | -4.39% | -0.94% |
| Magalang Total | 124,188 | 113,147 | 9.76% | 1.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Magalang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱217,248,639.43.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 115,382,225.18 | – |
| 2010 | 122,503,325.69 | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 135,784,036.71 | 10.84% |
| 2012 | 137,398,719.70 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 155,525,032.69 | 13.19% |
| 2014 | 174,623,790.75 | 12.28% |
| 2015 | 198,627,051.61 | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 217,248,639.43 | 9.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Magalang in the 2015 Census was 112,390 broken down into 24,484 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,783 | 7,389 | 5.93 | |
| 52,410 | 9,268 | 5.65 | |
| 77,284 | 15,257 | 5.07 | |
| 98,219 | 20,191 | 4.86 | |
| 102,494 | 21,384 | 4.79 | |
| 112,390 | 24,484 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Magalang is 10 to 14, with 11,959 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 773 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,047 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,743 | 7.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,580 | 10.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,959 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,811 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,595 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,139 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,342 | 7.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,958 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,040 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,574 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,297 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,010 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,986 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,105 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,239 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 949 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 773 | 0.68% |
| Total | 113,147 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Magalang grew from 8,516 in 1903 to 124,188 in 2020, an increase of 115,672 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 11,041 people, from the previous population of 113,147 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,516 | – | |
| 9,780 | 0.88% | |
| 16,634 | 2.69% | |
| 13,049 | -2.46% | |
| 18,626 | 3.18% | |
| 26,342 | 3.45% | |
| 31,462 | 3.63% | |
| 34,840 | 2.06% | |
| 43,940 | 2.35% | |
| 52,607 | 3.43% | |
| 77,530 | 8.67% | |
| 98,595 | 3.37% | |
| 103,597 | 1.82% | |
| 113,147 | 1.69% | |
| 124,188 | 1.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Magalang for the year 2019 was 66,472, broken down into 32,744 males and 33,728 females.
Location
The municipal center of Magalang is situated at approximately 15° 13' North, 120° 40' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 47.0 meters or 154.2 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 Magalang are Mabalacat, Pampanga, Angeles, San Fernando, Pampanga, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Malolos, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Concepcion, Tarlac, Bamban, Tarlac, Arayat, Pampanga, Capas, Tarlac, Santa Ana, Pampanga, and Mexico, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 77.07 kilometers (47.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Concepcion, Tarlac, 12.15 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Bamban, Tarlac, 12.09 kilometers (7.51 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Arayat, Pampanga, 13.79 kilometers (8.57 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Capas, Tarlac, 15.49 kilometers (9.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Santa Ana, Pampanga, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Mexico, Pampanga, 17.63 kilometers (10.96 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
Nearest cities
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 9.42 kilometers (5.85 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Angeles, 11.47 kilometers (7.13 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 20.79 kilometers (12.92 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 31.00 kilometers (19.26 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 32.75 kilometers (20.35 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 44.43 kilometers (27.61 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
Distance from Manila: 77.07 kilometers (47.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°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.