Bay, Province of Laguna
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 4033 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 42.66 km2 (16.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 67,182 |
| Density (2020) | 1,575 / km2 (4,079 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 11' North, 121° 17' East (14.1800, 121.2799) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.0 feet) |
Bay is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The municipality has a land area of 42.66 square kilometers or 16.47 square miles which constitutes 2.21% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 67,182. This represented 1.99% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.41% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,575 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,079 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bay 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitin | 10.25% | 6,888 | 5,821 | 18.33% | 3.61% |
| Calo | 6.10% | 4,100 | 3,798 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| Dila | 10.07% | 6,762 | 6,117 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Maitim | 6.93% | 4,657 | 4,525 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Masaya | 8.84% | 5,936 | 5,694 | 4.25% | 0.88% |
| Paciano Rizal | 6.02% | 4,041 | 4,343 | -6.95% | -1.51% |
| Puypuy | 6.53% | 4,390 | 3,593 | 22.18% | 4.31% |
| San Agustin | 2.13% | 1,432 | 1,428 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| San Antonio | 8.53% | 5,730 | 5,800 | -1.21% | -0.26% |
| San Isidro | 4.10% | 2,754 | 2,677 | 2.88% | 0.60% |
| San Nicolas | 2.02% | 1,356 | 1,395 | -2.80% | -0.60% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.06% | 2,726 | 2,570 | 6.07% | 1.25% |
| Santo Domingo | 14.74% | 9,904 | 8,572 | 15.54% | 3.09% |
| Tagumpay | 4.64% | 3,118 | 2,452 | 27.16% | 5.19% |
| Tranca | 5.04% | 3,388 | 3,358 | 0.89% | 0.19% |
| Bay Total | 67,182 | 62,143 | 8.11% | 1.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱139,418,877.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78,707,036.01 | – |
| 2010 | 80,353,141.71 | 2.09% |
| 2011 | 100,217,359.43 | 24.72% |
| 2012 | 84,414,804.71 | -15.77% |
| 2013 | 96,388,498.33 | 14.18% |
| 2014 | 109,793,443.98 | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 125,344,933.98 | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 139,418,877.77 | 11.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bay in the 2015 Census was 62,001 broken down into 15,149 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32,526 | 6,362 | 5.11 | |
| 37,550 | 7,640 | 4.91 | |
| 43,756 | 9,194 | 4.76 | |
| 50,742 | 10,793 | 4.70 | |
| 55,606 | 12,696 | 4.38 | |
| 62,001 | 15,149 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bay is 5 to 9, with 6,218 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 387 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,284 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,313 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,218 | 10.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,061 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,775 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,346 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,276 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,864 | 7.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,878 | 7.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,649 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,555 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,855 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,582 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,960 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,083 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 654 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 387 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 403 | 0.65% |
| Total | 62,143 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bay grew from 2,577 in 1903 to 67,182 in 2020, an increase of 64,605 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 5,039 people, from the previous population of 62,143 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,577 | – | |
| 3,973 | 2.77% | |
| 6,703 | 2.65% | |
| 7,395 | 1.01% | |
| 11,416 | 3.89% | |
| 16,881 | 3.90% | |
| 19,363 | 2.79% | |
| 22,960 | 3.47% | |
| 32,535 | 3.55% | |
| 37,563 | 2.73% | |
| 43,762 | 3.33% | |
| 50,756 | 2.07% | |
| 55,698 | 3.44% | |
| 62,143 | 2.11% | |
| 67,182 | 1.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bay for the year 2019 was 38,877, broken down into 18,148 males and 20,729 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bay is situated at approximately 14° 11' North, 121° 17' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.0 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 Bay are San Pablo, Laguna, Calamba, Laguna, Santo Tomas, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Cabuyao, Laguna, and Santa Rosa, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Calauan, Laguna, Los Baños, Laguna, Victoria, Laguna, Pila, Laguna, Alaminos, Laguna, and Rizal, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 55.89 kilometers (34.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calauan, Laguna, 5.01 kilometers (3.11 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Los Baños, Laguna, 6.53 kilometers (4.06 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Victoria, Laguna, 7.07 kilometers (4.39 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Pila, Laguna, 10.44 kilometers (6.49 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Alaminos, Laguna, 13.51 kilometers (8.40 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Rizal, Laguna, 14.24 kilometers (8.85 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
Nearest cities
- San Pablo, Laguna, 13.13 kilometers (8.16 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Calamba, Laguna, 13.36 kilometers (8.30 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 17.33 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 18.04 kilometers (11.21 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 20.31 kilometers (12.62 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Santa Rosa, Laguna, 23.59 kilometers (14.66 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Distance from Manila: 55.89 kilometers (34.73 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
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.