Aguilar, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 2415 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 195.07 km2 (75.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 41,463 |
| Density (2015) | 213 / km2 (550 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 53' North, 120° 14' East (15.8887, 120.2395) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.6 meters (51.3 feet) |
Aguilar is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 195.07 square kilometers or 75.32 square miles which constitutes 3.58% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 41,463. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.82% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 213 inhabitants per square kilometer or 550 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aguilar has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayaoas | 4.94% | 2,048 | 1,982 | 3.33% | 0.63% |
| Baybay | 8.33% | 3,455 | 3,259 | 6.01% | 1.12% |
| Bocacliw | 7.12% | 2,951 | 2,710 | 8.89% | 1.64% |
| Bocboc East | 6.12% | 2,538 | 2,565 | -1.05% | -0.20% |
| Bocboc West | 4.37% | 1,812 | 1,678 | 7.99% | 1.47% |
| Buer | 7.83% | 3,245 | 3,167 | 2.46% | 0.46% |
| Calsib | 6.29% | 2,609 | 2,535 | 2.92% | 0.55% |
| Laoag | 8.23% | 3,413 | 3,089 | 10.49% | 1.92% |
| Manlocboc | 3.07% | 1,273 | 1,176 | 8.25% | 1.52% |
| Ninoy | 9.19% | 3,810 | 3,922 | -2.86% | -0.55% |
| Panacol | 3.92% | 1,626 | 1,415 | 14.91% | 2.68% |
| Poblacion | 8.45% | 3,505 | 3,387 | 3.48% | 0.65% |
| Pogomboa | 4.49% | 1,860 | 1,820 | 2.20% | 0.41% |
| Pogonsili | 6.13% | 2,540 | 2,465 | 3.04% | 0.57% |
| San Jose | 6.23% | 2,585 | 2,472 | 4.57% | 0.85% |
| Tampac | 5.29% | 2,193 | 1,887 | 16.22% | 2.90% |
| Aguilar Total | 41,463 | 39,529 | 4.89% | 0.91% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Aguilar for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱107,691,286.22.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,013,536.95 | – |
| 2010 | 63,129,563.34 | 5.19% |
| 2011 | 68,775,464.78 | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 67,479,061.35 | -1.88% |
| 2013 | 75,912,227.18 | 12.50% |
| 2014 | 86,093,091.13 | 13.41% |
| 2015 | 97,904,786.94 | 13.72% |
| 2016 | 107,691,286.22 | 10.00% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aguilar is 5 to 9, with 4,987 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 365 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 914 |
| 1 to 4 | 3,878 |
| 5 to 9 | 4,987 |
| 10 to 14 | 4,744 |
| 15 to 19 | 4,250 |
| 20 to 24 | 3,269 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,819 |
| 30 to 34 | 2,786 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,633 |
| 40 to 44 | 2,297 |
| 45 to 49 | 2,096 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,693 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,580 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,162 |
| 65 to 69 | 878 |
| 70 to 74 | 633 |
| 75 to 79 | 365 |
| 80 and over | 479 |
| Total | 41,463 |
Historical population
The population of Aguilar grew from 14,125 in 1960 to 41,463 in 2015, an increase of 27,338 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 1,934 people, from the previous population of 39,529 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,125 | – | |
| 17,696 | 2.23% | |
| 19,853 | 2.33% | |
| 22,080 | 2.15% | |
| 27,303 | 2.15% | |
| 30,578 | 2.14% | |
| 33,213 | 1.79% | |
| 36,564 | 1.33% | |
| 39,529 | 2.88% | |
| 41,463 | 0.91% |
Location
The municipal center of Aguilar is situated at approximately 15° 53' North, 120° 14' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.6 meters or 51.3 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 Aguilar are San Carlos, Dagupan, Urdaneta, Alaminos, Tarlac City, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Bugallon, Urbiztondo, Mangatarem, Lingayen, Binmaley, and Labrador. Its distance from the national capital is 164.19 kilometers (102.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bugallon, Pangasinan, 7.69 kilometers (4.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Urbiztondo, Pangasinan, 12.05 kilometers (7.49 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Mangatarem, Pangasinan, 12.52 kilometers (7.78 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Lingayen, Pangasinan, 14.63 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Binmaley, Pangasinan, 16.02 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Labrador, Pangasinan, 18.19 kilometers (11.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Nearest cities
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 12.37 kilometers (7.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 36.35 kilometers (22.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 40.58 kilometers (25.22 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 58.26 kilometers (36.20 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Baguio, 69.18 kilometers (42.98 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
Distance from Manila: 164.19 kilometers (102.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 41,463, ranked 599 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 75.32 square kilometers, ranked 531 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 213 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 881 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.91%, ranked 1,220 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.