General Nakar, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 4338 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Polillo Strait [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 1,343.75 km2 (518.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,225 |
| Density (2020) | 25 / km2 (66 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 46' North, 121° 38' East (14.7634, 121.6353) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) |
General Nakar is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 1,343.75 square kilometers or 518.82 square miles which constitutes 15.37% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,225. This represented 1.75% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 25 inhabitants per square kilometer or 66 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
General Nakar has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoling | 12.41% | 4,247 | 3,463 | 22.64% | 4.39% |
| Banglos | 2.40% | 823 | 835 | -1.44% | -0.30% |
| Batangan | 4.47% | 1,530 | 1,475 | 3.73% | 0.77% |
| Canaway | 4.75% | 1,626 | 1,482 | 9.72% | 1.97% |
| Catablingan | 8.28% | 2,833 | 2,427 | 16.73% | 3.31% |
| Lumutan | 4.94% | 1,692 | 1,166 | 45.11% | 8.15% |
| Magsikap | 5.53% | 1,894 | 1,641 | 15.42% | 3.06% |
| Mahabang Lalim | 2.29% | 785 | 593 | 32.38% | 6.08% |
| Maigang | 2.67% | 914 | 932 | -1.93% | -0.41% |
| Maligaya | 4.41% | 1,508 | 1,089 | 38.48% | 7.09% |
| Minahan Norte | 1.41% | 484 | 370 | 30.81% | 5.82% |
| Minahan Sur | 5.66% | 1,937 | 1,427 | 35.74% | 6.64% |
| Pagsangahan | 5.06% | 1,733 | 2,120 | -18.25% | -4.15% |
| Pamplona | 6.02% | 2,059 | 1,794 | 14.77% | 2.94% |
| Pisa | 3.75% | 1,285 | 1,128 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Poblacion | 3.59% | 1,227 | 1,104 | 11.14% | 2.25% |
| Sablang | 2.59% | 887 | 872 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| San Marcelino | 2.44% | 836 | 768 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Umiray | 17.31% | 5,925 | 5,019 | 18.05% | 3.55% |
| General Nakar Total | 34,225 | 29,705 | 15.22% | 3.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of General Nakar for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱222,709,136.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 128,764,383.71 | – |
| 2010 | 133,507,039.83 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 144,566,642.59 | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 142,393,281.26 | -1.50% |
| 2013 | 156,326,450.72 | 9.78% |
| 2014 | 177,176,156.30 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 202,496,742.75 | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 222,709,136.39 | 9.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of General Nakar in the 2015 Census was 29,667 broken down into 6,451 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,310 | 3,384 | 5.41 | |
| 21,080 | 3,875 | 5.44 | |
| 23,648 | 4,568 | 5.18 | |
| 24,879 | 5,019 | 4.96 | |
| 25,949 | 5,273 | 4.92 | |
| 29,667 | 6,451 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in General Nakar is 5 to 9, with 3,580 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 160 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 728 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,944 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,580 | 12.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,401 | 11.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,280 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,936 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,336 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,905 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,750 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,509 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,400 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,195 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,037 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 739 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 398 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 244 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 160 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 163 | 0.55% |
| Total | 29,705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of General Nakar grew from 5,494 in 1960 to 34,225 in 2020, an increase of 28,731 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.03%, or an increase of 4,520 people, from the previous population of 29,705 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,494 | – | |
| 8,569 | 4.44% | |
| 11,751 | 6.54% | |
| 12,127 | 0.63% | |
| 18,323 | 4.21% | |
| 21,121 | 2.70% | |
| 23,678 | 2.48% | |
| 24,895 | 0.69% | |
| 25,973 | 1.55% | |
| 29,705 | 2.59% | |
| 34,225 | 3.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in General Nakar for the year 2019 was 21,135, broken down into 10,983 males and 10,152 females.
Location
The municipal center of General Nakar is situated at approximately 14° 46' North, 121° 38' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.6 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 General Nakar are Antipolo, Rizal, Marikina, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Pasig, Quezon City, and Taguig. The nearest municipalities are Infanta, Quezon, Real, Quezon, Panukulan, Quezon, Polillo, Quezon, Burdeos, Quezon, and Santa Maria, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 73.14 kilometers (45.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Infanta, Quezon, 2.42 kilometers (1.51 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Real, Quezon, 11.36 kilometers (7.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Panukulan, Quezon, 27.03 kilometers (16.80 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Polillo, Quezon, 33.10 kilometers (20.57 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Burdeos, Quezon, 37.01 kilometers (23.00 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Santa Maria, Laguna, 39.67 kilometers (24.65 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Nearest cities
- Antipolo, Rizal, 53.20 kilometers (33.06 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Marikina, 59.50 kilometers (36.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 63.55 kilometers (39.49 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Pasig, 64.22 kilometers (39.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Quezon City, 64.40 kilometers (40.02 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Taguig, 65.86 kilometers (40.92 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
Distance from Manila: 73.14 kilometers (45.44 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°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.