Tagkawayan, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 45 |
| Postal code | 4321 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 534.35 km2 (206.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 54,003 |
| Density (2020) | 101 / km2 (262 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 58' North, 122° 32' East (13.9657, 122.5393) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Tagkawayan is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 534.35 square kilometers or 206.31 square miles which constitutes 6.11% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 54,003. This represented 2.77% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.33% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 101 inhabitants per square kilometer or 262 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tagkawayan has 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldavoc | 2.67% | 1,444 | 1,384 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Aliji | 2.29% | 1,239 | 1,193 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Bagong Silang | 2.08% | 1,124 | 1,100 | 2.18% | 0.46% |
| Bamban | 3.03% | 1,634 | 1,603 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Bosigon | 0.81% | 437 | 425 | 2.82% | 0.59% |
| Bukal | 1.08% | 584 | 556 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Cabibihan | 1.07% | 580 | 523 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Cabugwang | 1.16% | 628 | 578 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Cagascas | 0.38% | 203 | 219 | -7.31% | -1.58% |
| Candalapdap | 1.28% | 693 | 636 | 8.96% | 1.82% |
| Casispalan | 1.74% | 942 | 767 | 22.82% | 4.42% |
| Colong-colong | 1.12% | 603 | 639 | -5.63% | -1.21% |
| Del Rosario | 0.63% | 338 | 432 | -21.76% | -5.03% |
| Katimo | 3.28% | 1,771 | 1,764 | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| Kinatakutan | 3.84% | 2,073 | 2,386 | -13.12% | -2.92% |
| Landing | 1.94% | 1,047 | 1,202 | -12.90% | -2.86% |
| Laurel | 1.60% | 864 | 857 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Magsaysay | 5.00% | 2,698 | 2,557 | 5.51% | 1.14% |
| Maguibuay | 1.07% | 580 | 471 | 23.14% | 4.48% |
| Mahinta | 0.79% | 427 | 354 | 20.62% | 4.03% |
| Malbog | 0.92% | 495 | 411 | 20.44% | 3.99% |
| Manato Central | 0.54% | 289 | 289 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Manato Station | 2.20% | 1,189 | 1,090 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Mangayao | 1.24% | 667 | 607 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Mansilay | 1.82% | 982 | 916 | 7.21% | 1.48% |
| Mapulot | 5.31% | 2,869 | 2,972 | -3.47% | -0.74% |
| Munting Parang | 3.25% | 1,757 | 1,337 | 31.41% | 5.92% |
| Payapa | 1.38% | 743 | 732 | 1.50% | 0.31% |
| Poblacion | 8.26% | 4,462 | 4,662 | -4.29% | -0.92% |
| Rizal | 7.00% | 3,780 | 3,873 | -2.40% | -0.51% |
| Sabang | 1.69% | 915 | 846 | 8.16% | 1.66% |
| San Diego | 0.95% | 511 | 491 | 4.07% | 0.84% |
| San Francisco | 2.03% | 1,095 | 985 | 11.17% | 2.25% |
| San Isidro | 2.55% | 1,379 | 1,062 | 29.85% | 5.65% |
| San Roque | 0.63% | 342 | 289 | 18.34% | 3.61% |
| San Vicente | 2.44% | 1,317 | 1,093 | 20.49% | 4.00% |
| Santa Cecilia | 7.81% | 4,215 | 4,192 | 0.55% | 0.12% |
| Santa Monica | 2.07% | 1,116 | 852 | 30.99% | 5.85% |
| Santo Niño I | 0.99% | 537 | 513 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| Santo Niño II | 1.18% | 636 | 515 | 23.50% | 4.54% |
| Santo Tomas | 1.56% | 845 | 826 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Seguiwan | 1.11% | 598 | 597 | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Tabason | 3.58% | 1,933 | 1,868 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Tunton | 2.12% | 1,146 | 898 | 27.62% | 5.27% |
| Victoria | 0.51% | 276 | 270 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Tagkawayan Total | 54,003 | 51,832 | 4.19% | 0.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tagkawayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱167,275,023.51.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91,164,509.22 | – |
| 2010 | 97,804,577.66 | 7.28% |
| 2011 | 106,051,691.93 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 102,559,873.14 | -3.29% |
| 2013 | 116,826,171.49 | 13.91% |
| 2014 | 132,804,484.36 | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 153,515,979.51 | 15.60% |
| 2016 | 167,275,023.51 | 8.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagkawayan in the 2015 Census was 51,739 broken down into 11,645 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,172 | 7,589 | 5.29 | |
| 40,833 | 8,009 | 5.10 | |
| 44,240 | 8,762 | 5.05 | |
| 46,847 | 10,150 | 4.62 | |
| 50,704 | 10,912 | 4.65 | |
| 51,739 | 11,645 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagkawayan is 5 to 9, with 6,680 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 396 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,097 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,933 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,680 | 12.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,259 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,065 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,777 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,371 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,281 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,045 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,752 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,884 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,472 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,018 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,573 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,015 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 708 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 506 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 396 | 0.76% |
| Total | 51,832 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagkawayan grew from 11,231 in 1948 to 54,003 in 2020, an increase of 42,772 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.87%, or an increase of 2,171 people, from the previous population of 51,832 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,231 | – | |
| 28,664 | 8.59% | |
| 32,697 | 1.30% | |
| 32,187 | -0.31% | |
| 31,381 | -0.51% | |
| 40,221 | 2.51% | |
| 40,866 | 0.30% | |
| 44,290 | 1.74% | |
| 46,878 | 0.79% | |
| 50,833 | 2.99% | |
| 51,832 | 0.37% | |
| 54,003 | 0.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tagkawayan for the year 2019 was 33,344, broken down into 16,613 males and 16,731 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tagkawayan is situated at approximately 13° 58' North, 122° 32' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 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 Tagkawayan are Naga, Camarines Sur, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Iriga, Camarines Sur, San Pablo, Laguna, and Ligao, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, Guinayangan, Quezon, Buenavista, Quezon, Calauag, Quezon, Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, and Lopez, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 181.91 kilometers (113.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, 7.82 kilometers (4.86 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Guinayangan, Quezon, 11.93 kilometers (7.41 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Buenavista, Quezon, 26.41 kilometers (16.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Calauag, Quezon, 27.23 kilometers (16.92 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Santa Elena, Camarines Norte, 28.92 kilometers (17.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Lopez, Quezon, 31.40 kilometers (19.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 79.49 kilometers (49.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Lucena, 100.22 kilometers (62.27 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 102.58 kilometers (63.74 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 112.01 kilometers (69.60 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 131.63 kilometers (81.79 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 134.50 kilometers (83.58 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
Distance from Manila: 181.91 kilometers (113.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°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.