Pura, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 2312 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 31.01 km2 (11.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,781 |
| Density (2020) | 831 / km2 (2,154 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 37' North, 120° 39' East (15.6236, 120.6469) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Pura is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 31.01 square kilometers or 11.97 square miles which constitutes 1.02% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,781. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 831 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,154 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pura has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balite | 7.12% | 1,835 | 1,730 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Buenavista | 12.04% | 3,105 | 2,932 | 5.90% | 1.21% |
| Cadanglaan | 3.44% | 886 | 756 | 17.20% | 3.40% |
| Estipona | 17.47% | 4,505 | 4,201 | 7.24% | 1.48% |
| Linao | 6.24% | 1,609 | 1,437 | 11.97% | 2.41% |
| Maasin | 2.80% | 722 | 783 | -7.79% | -1.69% |
| Matindeg | 5.03% | 1,296 | 1,193 | 8.63% | 1.76% |
| Maungib | 6.21% | 1,601 | 1,406 | 13.87% | 2.77% |
| Naya | 4.98% | 1,284 | 1,062 | 20.90% | 4.08% |
| Nilasin 1st | 4.75% | 1,225 | 1,040 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Nilasin 2nd | 4.51% | 1,163 | 1,098 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| Poblacion 1 | 4.67% | 1,204 | 1,266 | -4.90% | -1.05% |
| Poblacion 2 | 4.69% | 1,208 | 1,059 | 14.07% | 2.81% |
| Poblacion 3 | 4.62% | 1,192 | 1,207 | -1.24% | -0.26% |
| Poroc | 3.65% | 942 | 847 | 11.22% | 2.26% |
| Singat | 7.77% | 2,004 | 1,695 | 18.23% | 3.59% |
| Pura Total | 25,781 | 23,712 | 8.73% | 1.78% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pura for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,874,342.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,517,737.44 | – |
| 2010 | 41,124,348.15 | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 44,296,794.70 | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 45,711,316.31 | 3.19% |
| 2013 | 50,330,696.75 | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 56,344,277.76 | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 62,877,337.65 | 11.59% |
| 2016 | 68,874,342.75 | 9.54% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pura in the 2015 Census was 23,640 broken down into 5,602 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,030 | 3,315 | 5.44 | |
| 18,902 | 3,791 | 4.99 | |
| 21,081 | 4,600 | 4.58 | |
| 22,166 | 4,870 | 4.55 | |
| 22,929 | 5,194 | 4.41 | |
| 23,640 | 5,602 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pura is 5 to 9, with 2,310 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 376 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 407 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,857 | 7.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,310 | 9.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,200 | 9.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,137 | 9.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,891 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,685 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,619 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,549 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,422 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,481 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,235 | 5.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,093 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 888 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 686 | 2.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 493 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 376 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 383 | 1.62% |
| Total | 23,712 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pura grew from 4,840 in 1903 to 25,781 in 2020, an increase of 20,941 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.78%, or an increase of 2,069 people, from the previous population of 23,712 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,840 | – | |
| 5,333 | 0.61% | |
| 7,005 | 1.37% | |
| 9,508 | 3.18% | |
| 10,227 | 0.64% | |
| 12,763 | 2.19% | |
| 14,409 | 2.46% | |
| 14,801 | 0.54% | |
| 18,032 | 1.99% | |
| 18,902 | 0.89% | |
| 21,081 | 2.37% | |
| 22,188 | 0.71% | |
| 22,949 | 1.24% | |
| 23,712 | 0.62% | |
| 25,781 | 1.78% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pura for the year 2019 was 17,093, broken down into 8,335 males and 8,758 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pura is situated at approximately 15° 37' North, 120° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 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 Pura are Tarlac City, Tarlac, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, and Mabalacat, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are Ramos, Tarlac, Gerona, Tarlac, Victoria, Tarlac, Paniqui, Tarlac, Anao, Tarlac, and Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 119.78 kilometers (74.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ramos, Tarlac, 4.73 kilometers (2.94 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Gerona, Tarlac, 5.51 kilometers (3.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Victoria, Tarlac, 6.33 kilometers (3.94 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Paniqui, Tarlac, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Anao, Tarlac, 12.02 kilometers (7.47 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, 12.28 kilometers (7.63 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Nearest cities
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 16.43 kilometers (10.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 29.35 kilometers (18.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 37.33 kilometers (23.19 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 39.85 kilometers (24.76 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 41.24 kilometers (25.62 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 45.03 kilometers (27.98 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 119.78 kilometers (74.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°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.