Candelaria, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4323 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 129.10 km2 (49.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 137,881 |
| Density (2020) | 1,068 / km2 (2,766 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 56' North, 121° 25' East (13.9334, 121.4224) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.4 meters (243.9 feet) |
Candelaria is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 129.10 square kilometers or 49.85 square miles which constitutes 1.48% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 137,881. This represented 7.07% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.85% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,068 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,766 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Candelaria has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenavista East | 2.02% | 2,783 | 2,397 | 16.10% | 3.19% |
| Buenavista West | 2.73% | 3,768 | 3,589 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Bukal Norte | 2.16% | 2,979 | 2,569 | 15.96% | 3.17% |
| Bukal Sur | 6.15% | 8,483 | 7,166 | 18.38% | 3.62% |
| Kinatihan I | 1.50% | 2,071 | 1,732 | 19.57% | 3.83% |
| Kinatihan II | 1.39% | 1,923 | 1,688 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Malabanban Norte | 9.76% | 13,453 | 11,673 | 15.25% | 3.03% |
| Malabanban Sur | 7.04% | 9,701 | 9,123 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Mangilag Norte | 2.05% | 2,824 | 2,245 | 25.79% | 4.95% |
| Mangilag Sur | 6.13% | 8,451 | 6,176 | 36.84% | 6.82% |
| Masalukot I | 4.96% | 6,836 | 5,760 | 18.68% | 3.67% |
| Masalukot II | 2.19% | 3,017 | 2,450 | 23.14% | 4.48% |
| Masalukot III | 0.98% | 1,351 | 1,020 | 32.45% | 6.09% |
| Masalukot IV | 0.57% | 787 | 695 | 13.24% | 2.65% |
| Masalukot V | 0.54% | 749 | 632 | 18.51% | 3.64% |
| Masin Norte | 5.50% | 7,587 | 6,684 | 13.51% | 2.70% |
| Masin Sur | 4.25% | 5,862 | 5,333 | 9.92% | 2.01% |
| Mayabobo | 1.86% | 2,566 | 1,913 | 34.13% | 6.38% |
| Pahinga Norte | 11.78% | 16,237 | 13,530 | 20.01% | 3.91% |
| Pahinga Sur | 2.55% | 3,522 | 2,890 | 21.87% | 4.25% |
| Poblacion | 4.68% | 6,453 | 5,809 | 11.09% | 2.24% |
| San Andres | 4.22% | 5,823 | 5,048 | 15.35% | 3.05% |
| San Isidro | 3.87% | 5,339 | 4,222 | 26.46% | 5.06% |
| Santa Catalina Norte | 5.36% | 7,394 | 6,132 | 20.58% | 4.02% |
| Santa Catalina Sur | 5.75% | 7,922 | 6,958 | 13.85% | 2.77% |
| Candelaria Total | 137,881 | 117,434 | 17.41% | 3.44% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Candelaria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱247,335,933.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 140,460,564.20 | – |
| 2010 | 145,100,770.69 | 3.30% |
| 2011 | 159,584,986.23 | 9.98% |
| 2012 | 161,882,417.17 | 1.44% |
| 2013 | 175,452,839.75 | 8.38% |
| 2014 | 197,751,341.93 | 12.71% |
| 2015 | 268,611,799.78 | 35.83% |
| 2016 | 247,335,933.27 | -7.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Candelaria in the 2015 Census was 117,244 broken down into 28,055 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69,920 | 13,230 | 5.28 | |
| 80,698 | 16,054 | 5.03 | |
| 92,173 | 18,814 | 4.90 | |
| 105,967 | 23,256 | 4.56 | |
| 110,498 | 24,393 | 4.53 | |
| 117,244 | 28,055 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candelaria is 10 to 14, with 12,604 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 900 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,427 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,411 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,374 | 10.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,604 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,453 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,732 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,453 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,679 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,330 | 7.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,141 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,250 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,420 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,591 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,506 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,964 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,272 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 900 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 927 | 0.79% |
| Total | 117,434 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candelaria grew from 8,210 in 1918 to 137,881 in 2020, an increase of 129,671 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.44%, or an increase of 20,447 people, from the previous population of 117,434 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 8,210 | – | |
| 17,686 | 3.91% | |
| 21,116 | 1.84% | |
| 29,928 | 3.11% | |
| 44,031 | 3.85% | |
| 49,384 | 2.33% | |
| 54,629 | 2.04% | |
| 69,969 | 2.51% | |
| 80,733 | 2.72% | |
| 92,429 | 2.94% | |
| 105,997 | 1.91% | |
| 110,570 | 1.55% | |
| 117,434 | 1.15% | |
| 137,881 | 3.44% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Candelaria for the year 2019 was 72,896, broken down into 35,080 males and 37,816 females.
Location
The municipal center of Candelaria is situated at approximately 13° 56' North, 121° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.4 meters or 243.9 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 Candelaria are San Pablo, Laguna, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Dolores, Quezon, Sariaya, Quezon, Tiaong, Quezon, San Juan, Batangas, San Antonio, Quezon, and Rizal, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 87.56 kilometers (54.40 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dolores, Quezon, 9.95 kilometers (6.19 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Sariaya, Quezon, 11.42 kilometers (7.10 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Tiaong, Quezon, 11.51 kilometers (7.15 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- San Juan, Batangas, 11.92 kilometers (7.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- San Antonio, Quezon, 14.66 kilometers (9.11 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Rizal, Laguna, 20.35 kilometers (12.64 miles) to the North (N9°W)
Nearest cities
- San Pablo, Laguna, 18.95 kilometers (11.77 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Lucena, 20.31 kilometers (12.62 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 21.05 kilometers (13.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 28.17 kilometers (17.51 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 34.32 kilometers (21.32 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 36.12 kilometers (22.44 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
Distance from Manila: 87.56 kilometers (54.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.