Infanta, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 4336 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Polillo Strait, Lamon Bay [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 342.76 km2 (132.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 76,186 |
| Density (2020) | 222 / km2 (576 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 45' North, 121° 39' East (14.7458, 121.6472) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Infanta is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 342.76 square kilometers or 132.34 square miles which constitutes 3.92% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 76,186. This represented 3.91% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 222 inhabitants per square kilometer or 576 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Infanta has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abiawin | 2.21% | 1,687 | 1,472 | 14.61% | 2.91% |
| Agos-agos | 3.74% | 2,849 | 2,505 | 13.73% | 2.75% |
| Alitas | 1.48% | 1,124 | 1,124 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Amolongin | 1.21% | 925 | 779 | 18.74% | 3.68% |
| Anibong | 1.29% | 979 | 893 | 9.63% | 1.95% |
| Antikin | 1.15% | 874 | 872 | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Bacong | 1.26% | 959 | 896 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| Balobo | 0.73% | 553 | 531 | 4.14% | 0.86% |
| Bantilan | 4.08% | 3,112 | 2,868 | 8.51% | 1.73% |
| Banugao | 3.69% | 2,809 | 2,682 | 4.74% | 0.98% |
| Batican | 1.13% | 859 | 825 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Binonoan | 1.91% | 1,457 | 1,453 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Binulasan | 4.70% | 3,583 | 2,998 | 19.51% | 3.82% |
| Boboin | 2.68% | 2,041 | 1,778 | 14.79% | 2.95% |
| Catambungan | 2.41% | 1,834 | 1,821 | 0.71% | 0.15% |
| Cawaynin | 0.71% | 543 | 506 | 7.31% | 1.50% |
| Comon | 4.47% | 3,408 | 3,225 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Dinahican | 15.74% | 11,994 | 11,023 | 8.81% | 1.79% |
| Gumian | 6.57% | 5,008 | 4,173 | 20.01% | 3.91% |
| Ilog | 3.58% | 2,727 | 2,282 | 19.50% | 3.82% |
| Ingas | 2.67% | 2,034 | 1,889 | 7.68% | 1.57% |
| Langgas | 1.45% | 1,107 | 958 | 15.55% | 3.09% |
| Libjo | 3.58% | 2,731 | 2,641 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| Lual | 1.61% | 1,226 | 1,060 | 15.66% | 3.11% |
| Magsaysay | 4.68% | 3,565 | 2,853 | 24.96% | 4.80% |
| Maypulot | 1.02% | 776 | 700 | 10.86% | 2.19% |
| Miswa | 3.22% | 2,456 | 2,175 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Pilaway | 3.13% | 2,381 | 1,960 | 21.48% | 4.18% |
| Pinaglapatan | 1.92% | 1,462 | 1,173 | 24.64% | 4.74% |
| Poblacion 1 | 1.01% | 772 | 802 | -3.74% | -0.80% |
| Poblacion 38 | 2.17% | 1,650 | 1,784 | -7.51% | -1.63% |
| Poblacion 39 | 2.22% | 1,693 | 1,898 | -10.80% | -2.38% |
| Pulo | 1.29% | 982 | 844 | 16.35% | 3.24% |
| Silangan | 1.19% | 909 | 803 | 13.20% | 2.64% |
| Tongohin | 3.55% | 2,701 | 2,465 | 9.57% | 1.94% |
| Tudturan | 0.55% | 416 | 368 | 13.04% | 2.61% |
| Infanta Total | 76,186 | 69,079 | 10.29% | 2.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Infanta for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱177,024,188.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 97,454,321.10 | – |
| 2010 | 101,532,519.22 | 4.18% |
| 2011 | 111,683,662.80 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 110,608,182.30 | -0.96% |
| 2013 | 124,994,741.00 | 13.01% |
| 2014 | 139,855,341.28 | 11.89% |
| 2015 | 160,888,442.16 | 15.04% |
| 2016 | 177,024,188.15 | 10.03% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Infanta in the 2015 Census was 68,972 broken down into 16,449 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,298 | 6,690 | 5.28 | |
| 39,722 | 7,823 | 5.08 | |
| 50,894 | 10,220 | 4.98 | |
| 60,288 | 13,959 | 4.32 | |
| 64,734 | 14,638 | 4.42 | |
| 68,972 | 16,449 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Infanta is 10 to 14, with 7,748 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 533 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,454 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,052 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,663 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,748 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,915 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,803 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,036 | 7.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,665 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,540 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,032 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,848 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,193 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,763 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,060 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,357 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 826 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 591 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 533 | 0.77% |
| Total | 69,079 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Infanta grew from 10,283 in 1903 to 76,186 in 2020, an increase of 65,903 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.08%, or an increase of 7,107 people, from the previous population of 69,079 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,283 | – | |
| 15,860 | 2.77% | |
| 20,331 | 1.25% | |
| 19,006 | -0.69% | |
| 21,868 | 1.24% | |
| 21,653 | -0.10% | |
| 25,271 | 3.15% | |
| 27,814 | 1.94% | |
| 35,564 | 2.49% | |
| 39,772 | 2.12% | |
| 50,992 | 5.47% | |
| 60,346 | 2.35% | |
| 64,818 | 2.64% | |
| 69,079 | 1.22% | |
| 76,186 | 2.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Infanta for the year 2019 was 37,452, broken down into 17,465 males and 19,987 females.
Location
The municipal center of Infanta is situated at approximately 14° 45' North, 121° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 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 Infanta are Antipolo, Rizal, Marikina, Pasig, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Quezon City, and Taguig. The nearest municipalities are General Nakar, Quezon, Real, Quezon, Panukulan, Quezon, Polillo, Quezon, Burdeos, Quezon, and Santa Maria, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 74.17 kilometers (46.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- General Nakar, Quezon, 2.42 kilometers (1.51 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Real, Quezon, 10.24 kilometers (6.36 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Panukulan, Quezon, 27.34 kilometers (16.99 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Polillo, Quezon, 31.32 kilometers (19.46 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Burdeos, Quezon, 36.03 kilometers (22.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Santa Maria, Laguna, 39.10 kilometers (24.29 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
Nearest cities
- Antipolo, Rizal, 54.00 kilometers (33.55 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Marikina, 60.58 kilometers (37.64 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Pasig, 65.05 kilometers (40.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 65.26 kilometers (40.55 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Quezon City, 65.59 kilometers (40.75 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Taguig, 66.57 kilometers (41.37 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
Distance from Manila: 74.17 kilometers (46.09 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°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.