Minalin, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 2019 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 48.27 km2 (18.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,380 |
| Density (2020) | 1,002 / km2 (2,595 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 58' North, 120° 41' East (14.9677, 120.6859) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
Minalin is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 48.27 square kilometers or 18.64 square miles which constitutes 2.41% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,380. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,002 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,595 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Minalin has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulac | 2.14% | 1,036 | 1,015 | 2.07% | 0.43% |
| Dawe | 2.22% | 1,072 | 1,224 | -12.42% | -2.75% |
| Lourdes | 14.18% | 6,862 | 6,088 | 12.71% | 2.55% |
| Maniango | 4.29% | 2,077 | 2,108 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| San Francisco 1st | 4.03% | 1,949 | 1,838 | 6.04% | 1.24% |
| San Francisco 2nd | 2.45% | 1,183 | 1,228 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| San Isidro | 12.42% | 6,007 | 4,748 | 26.52% | 5.08% |
| San Nicolas | 6.14% | 2,972 | 3,245 | -8.41% | -1.83% |
| San Pedro | 5.24% | 2,534 | 2,677 | -5.34% | -1.15% |
| Santa Catalina | 5.57% | 2,695 | 2,319 | 16.21% | 3.21% |
| Santa Maria | 11.98% | 5,798 | 6,159 | -5.86% | -1.26% |
| Santa Rita | 9.33% | 4,516 | 4,530 | -0.31% | -0.07% |
| Santo Domingo | 11.23% | 5,432 | 5,689 | -4.52% | -0.97% |
| Santo Rosario | 6.29% | 3,041 | 3,166 | -3.95% | -0.84% |
| Saplad | 2.49% | 1,206 | 1,679 | -28.17% | -6.73% |
| Minalin Total | 48,380 | 47,713 | 1.40% | 0.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Minalin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱100,598,173.06.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,970,739.89 | – |
| 2010 | 57,363,982.95 | 6.29% |
| 2011 | 63,235,258.36 | 10.24% |
| 2012 | 60,989,690.35 | -3.55% |
| 2013 | 69,998,107.76 | 14.77% |
| 2014 | 79,819,331.61 | 14.03% |
| 2015 | 90,256,918.64 | 13.08% |
| 2016 | 100,598,173.06 | 11.46% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Minalin in the 2015 Census was 47,713 broken down into 9,931 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,794 | 5,639 | 6.17 | |
| 35,670 | 6,147 | 5.80 | |
| 35,150 | 6,426 | 5.47 | |
| 40,072 | 7,820 | 5.12 | |
| 44,001 | 8,651 | 5.09 | |
| 47,713 | 9,931 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Minalin is 5 to 9, with 4,867 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 366 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 956 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,781 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,867 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,816 | 10.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,728 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,579 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,144 | 8.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,596 | 7.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,364 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,982 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,597 | 5.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,019 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,576 | 3.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,297 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,011 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 569 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 465 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 366 | 0.77% |
| Total | 47,713 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Minalin grew from 6,282 in 1903 to 48,380 in 2020, an increase of 42,098 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.29%, or an increase of 667 people, from the previous population of 47,713 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,282 | – | |
| 7,219 | 0.88% | |
| 9,805 | 1.54% | |
| 9,856 | 0.05% | |
| 16,223 | 4.48% | |
| 21,896 | 2.98% | |
| 25,428 | 3.05% | |
| 27,414 | 1.51% | |
| 34,795 | 2.41% | |
| 35,670 | 0.47% | |
| 35,150 | -0.31% | |
| 40,084 | 1.83% | |
| 44,001 | 3.45% | |
| 47,713 | 1.55% | |
| 48,380 | 0.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Minalin for the year 2019 was 29,629, broken down into 14,656 males and 14,973 females.
Location
The municipal center of Minalin is situated at approximately 14° 58' North, 120° 41' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 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 Minalin are San Fernando, Pampanga, Malolos, Bulacan, Angeles, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Balanga, Bataan, and Meycauayan, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Santo Tomas, Pampanga, Bacolor, Pampanga, Guagua, Pampanga, Macabebe, Pampanga, Sasmuan, Pampanga, and Santa Rita, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 52.56 kilometers (32.66 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santo Tomas, Pampanga, 3.25 kilometers (2.02 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Bacolor, Pampanga, 4.70 kilometers (2.92 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Guagua, Pampanga, 5.66 kilometers (3.52 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Macabebe, Pampanga, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Sasmuan, Pampanga, 7.77 kilometers (4.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Santa Rita, Pampanga, 8.10 kilometers (5.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 6.60 kilometers (4.10 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 19.69 kilometers (12.23 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Angeles, 21.57 kilometers (13.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 30.44 kilometers (18.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Balanga, Bataan, 35.73 kilometers (22.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 39.03 kilometers (24.25 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
Distance from Manila: 52.56 kilometers (32.66 miles) to the Southeast (S37°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.