Castillejos, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 2208 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 92.99 km2 (35.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 67,889 |
| Density (2020) | 730 / km2 (1,891 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 56' North, 120° 12' East (14.9301, 120.2051) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.7 meters (166.2 feet) |
Castillejos is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 92.99 square kilometers or 35.90 square miles which constitutes 2.56% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 67,889. This represented 10.45% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 730 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,891 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Castillejos has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaybay | 14.92% | 10,127 | 11,064 | -8.47% | -1.85% |
| Buenavista | 1.25% | 851 | 850 | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Del Pilar | 17.88% | 12,139 | 9,115 | 33.18% | 6.22% |
| Looc | 2.90% | 1,967 | 1,954 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Magsaysay | 5.41% | 3,673 | 3,466 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Nagbayan | 5.31% | 3,602 | 2,978 | 20.95% | 4.09% |
| Nagbunga | 10.25% | 6,962 | 6,202 | 12.25% | 2.46% |
| San Agustin | 7.11% | 4,827 | 4,545 | 6.20% | 1.28% |
| San Jose | 5.59% | 3,792 | 3,589 | 5.66% | 1.16% |
| San Juan | 1.46% | 989 | 991 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| San Nicolas | 6.46% | 4,388 | 4,893 | -10.32% | -2.27% |
| San Pablo | 16.41% | 11,139 | 11,579 | -3.80% | -0.81% |
| San Roque | 2.09% | 1,422 | 1,571 | -9.48% | -2.08% |
| Santa Maria | 2.96% | 2,011 | 2,044 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Castillejos Total | 67,889 | 64,841 | 4.70% | 0.97% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Castillejos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱145,730,567.36.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 74,088,776.33 | – |
| 2010 | 79,453,977.31 | 7.24% |
| 2011 | 89,353,988.81 | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 89,423,375.74 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 101,466,241.33 | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 115,834,708.13 | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 133,600,692.42 | 15.34% |
| 2016 | 145,730,567.36 | 9.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Castillejos in the 2015 Census was 64,774 broken down into 17,230 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,707 | 5,453 | 4.90 | |
| 28,316 | 6,024 | 4.70 | |
| 33,038 | 7,238 | 4.56 | |
| 42,515 | 9,735 | 4.37 | |
| 48,588 | 11,672 | 4.16 | |
| 64,774 | 17,230 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Castillejos is 25 to 29, with 7,724 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 411 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,538 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,191 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,490 | 10.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,458 | 8.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,531 | 8.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,063 | 10.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,724 | 11.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,630 | 8.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,371 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,533 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,882 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,296 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,905 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,589 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,146 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 630 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 453 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 411 | 0.63% |
| Total | 64,841 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Castillejos grew from 3,068 in 1903 to 67,889 in 2020, an increase of 64,821 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.97%, or an increase of 3,048 people, from the previous population of 64,841 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,068 | – | |
| 4,491 | 2.44% | |
| 5,362 | 0.89% | |
| 7,699 | 3.78% | |
| 10,049 | 2.37% | |
| 14,807 | 3.86% | |
| 17,999 | 3.99% | |
| 19,154 | 1.25% | |
| 26,753 | 3.40% | |
| 28,357 | 1.10% | |
| 33,108 | 3.38% | |
| 42,910 | 3.64% | |
| 48,845 | 4.83% | |
| 64,841 | 5.54% | |
| 67,889 | 0.97% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Castillejos for the year 2019 was 32,141, broken down into 15,304 males and 16,837 females.
Location
The municipal center of Castillejos is situated at approximately 14° 56' North, 120° 12' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.7 meters or 166.2 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 Castillejos are Olongapo, Balanga, Bataan, Angeles, Mabalacat, Pampanga, San Fernando, Pampanga, and Malolos, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are San Marcelino, Zambales, Subic, Zambales, San Antonio, Zambales, San Narciso, Zambales, San Felipe, Zambales, and Morong, Bataan. Its distance from the national capital is 92.04 kilometers (57.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Marcelino, Zambales, 6.70 kilometers (4.16 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Subic, Zambales, 7.09 kilometers (4.41 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- San Antonio, Zambales, 12.15 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- San Narciso, Zambales, 15.95 kilometers (9.91 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- San Felipe, Zambales, 19.98 kilometers (12.41 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Morong, Bataan, 29.01 kilometers (18.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
Nearest cities
- Olongapo, 14.30 kilometers (8.89 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 46.10 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Angeles, 47.56 kilometers (29.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 51.46 kilometers (31.98 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 54.01 kilometers (33.56 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 66.53 kilometers (41.34 miles) to the East (S81°E)
Distance from Manila: 92.04 kilometers (57.19 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°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.