Porac, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 29 |
| Postal code | 2008 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 314.00 km2 (121.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 140,751 |
| Density (2020) | 448 / km2 (1,161 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 4' North, 120° 32' East (15.0723, 120.5411) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.4 meters (247.3 feet) |
Porac is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 314.00 square kilometers or 121.24 square miles which constitutes 15.69% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 140,751. This represented 5.77% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 1.13% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 448 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,161 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Porac has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babo Pangulo | 2.87% | 4,040 | 3,324 | 21.54% | 4.19% |
| Babo Sacan | 4.20% | 5,916 | 5,434 | 8.87% | 1.80% |
| Balubad | 1.81% | 2,543 | 2,398 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Calzadang Bayu | 5.53% | 7,779 | 6,450 | 20.60% | 4.02% |
| Camias | 1.73% | 2,431 | 1,883 | 29.10% | 5.52% |
| Cangatba | 2.09% | 2,937 | 2,891 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Diaz | 0.31% | 443 | 270 | 64.07% | 10.98% |
| Dolores | 4.36% | 6,138 | 5,709 | 7.51% | 1.54% |
| Inararo | 0.59% | 828 | 714 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Jalung | 3.41% | 4,803 | 3,695 | 29.99% | 5.68% |
| Mancatian | 1.92% | 2,707 | 1,743 | 55.31% | 9.71% |
| Manibaug Libutad | 3.96% | 5,576 | 4,627 | 20.51% | 4.01% |
| Manibaug Paralaya | 9.58% | 13,487 | 13,606 | -0.87% | -0.18% |
| Manibaug Pasig | 3.58% | 5,039 | 4,141 | 21.69% | 4.22% |
| Manuali | 0.70% | 980 | 519 | 88.82% | 14.32% |
| Mitla Proper | 1.25% | 1,766 | 641 | 175.51% | 23.78% |
| Palat | 3.14% | 4,426 | 3,487 | 26.93% | 5.15% |
| Pias | 2.83% | 3,983 | 3,577 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Pio | 12.93% | 18,206 | 16,838 | 8.12% | 1.66% |
| Planas | 3.60% | 5,068 | 3,823 | 32.57% | 6.11% |
| Poblacion | 1.10% | 1,555 | 2,044 | -23.92% | -5.59% |
| Pulong Santol | 5.18% | 7,297 | 7,089 | 2.93% | 0.61% |
| Salu | 0.73% | 1,021 | 835 | 22.28% | 4.32% |
| San Jose Mitla | 1.00% | 1,412 | 654 | 115.90% | 17.59% |
| Santa Cruz | 13.23% | 18,624 | 17,501 | 6.42% | 1.32% |
| Sapang Uwak | 0.99% | 1,398 | 1,264 | 10.60% | 2.14% |
| Sepung Bulaun | 3.97% | 5,591 | 5,354 | 4.43% | 0.92% |
| Sinura | 2.58% | 3,637 | 3,031 | 19.99% | 3.91% |
| Villa Maria | 0.80% | 1,120 | 839 | 33.49% | 6.27% |
| Porac Total | 140,751 | 124,381 | 13.16% | 2.64% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Porac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱297,776,423.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 179,092,145.14 | – |
| 2010 | 174,062,760.30 | -2.81% |
| 2011 | 196,142,152.99 | 12.68% |
| 2012 | 195,059,054.95 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 218,754,135.00 | 12.15% |
| 2014 | 249,492,474.51 | 14.05% |
| 2015 | 273,942,205.32 | 9.80% |
| 2016 | 297,776,423.37 | 8.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Porac in the 2015 Census was 124,326 broken down into 27,474 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68,114 | 11,595 | 5.87 | |
| 75,330 | 13,994 | 5.38 | |
| 80,722 | 15,686 | 5.15 | |
| 102,898 | 20,376 | 5.05 | |
| 111,190 | 22,894 | 4.86 | |
| 124,326 | 27,474 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Porac is 10 to 14, with 12,833 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 878 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,277 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,852 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,497 | 10.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,833 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,452 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,704 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 10,669 | 8.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,645 | 7.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,971 | 7.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,755 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,990 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,764 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,295 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,140 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,350 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,285 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,024 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 878 | 0.71% |
| Total | 124,381 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Porac grew from 8,487 in 1903 to 140,751 in 2020, an increase of 132,264 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.64%, or an increase of 16,370 people, from the previous population of 124,381 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,487 | – | |
| 10,243 | 1.19% | |
| 16,169 | 2.31% | |
| 14,685 | -0.98% | |
| 23,449 | 4.20% | |
| 36,232 | 4.35% | |
| 44,462 | 4.19% | |
| 50,906 | 2.74% | |
| 68,215 | 2.97% | |
| 75,408 | 1.90% | |
| 80,757 | 1.48% | |
| 102,962 | 3.41% | |
| 111,441 | 2.92% | |
| 124,381 | 2.11% | |
| 140,751 | 2.64% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Porac for the year 2019 was 66,579, broken down into 32,150 males and 34,429 females.
Location
The municipal center of Porac is situated at approximately 15° 4' North, 120° 32' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.4 meters or 247.3 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 Porac are Angeles, Mabalacat, Pampanga, San Fernando, Pampanga, Olongapo, Malolos, Bulacan, and Balanga, Bataan. The nearest municipalities are Floridablanca, Pampanga, Santa Rita, Pampanga, Bacolor, Pampanga, Guagua, Pampanga, Lubao, Pampanga, and Sasmuan, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 71.29 kilometers (44.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Floridablanca, Pampanga, 11.00 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Santa Rita, Pampanga, 11.50 kilometers (7.14 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Bacolor, Pampanga, 14.64 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Guagua, Pampanga, 15.53 kilometers (9.65 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Lubao, Pampanga, 16.29 kilometers (10.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Sasmuan, Pampanga, 17.50 kilometers (10.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
Nearest cities
- Angeles, 8.96 kilometers (5.57 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 16.96 kilometers (10.54 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 17.04 kilometers (10.59 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Olongapo, 38.49 kilometers (23.92 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 38.86 kilometers (24.14 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 43.54 kilometers (27.05 miles) to the South (due South)
Distance from Manila: 71.29 kilometers (44.30 miles) to the Southeast (S41°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.