Alcala, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 2425 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 45.71 km2 (17.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,908 |
| Density (2020) | 1,070 / km2 (2,771 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 51' North, 120° 31' East (15.8443, 120.5213) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.9 meters (78.5 feet) |
Alcala is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 45.71 square kilometers or 17.65 square miles which constitutes 0.84% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,908. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.92% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,070 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,771 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Alcala has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anulid | 5.30% | 2,594 | 2,322 | 11.71% | 2.36% |
| Atainan | 3.71% | 1,815 | 1,532 | 18.47% | 3.63% |
| Bersamin | 7.52% | 3,679 | 3,498 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Canarvacanan | 4.02% | 1,968 | 1,767 | 11.38% | 2.29% |
| Caranglaan | 2.74% | 1,340 | 1,131 | 18.48% | 3.63% |
| Curareng | 1.80% | 881 | 718 | 22.70% | 4.40% |
| Gualsic | 3.98% | 1,945 | 1,535 | 26.71% | 5.11% |
| Kasikis | 7.49% | 3,661 | 3,170 | 15.49% | 3.08% |
| Laoac | 7.83% | 3,829 | 2,911 | 31.54% | 5.94% |
| Macayo | 4.12% | 2,013 | 1,908 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Pindangan Centro | 3.59% | 1,757 | 1,658 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Pindangan East | 3.60% | 1,763 | 1,688 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| Pindangan West | 2.76% | 1,352 | 1,337 | 1.12% | 0.24% |
| Poblacion East | 3.01% | 1,474 | 1,438 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| Poblacion West | 3.65% | 1,783 | 1,724 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| San Juan | 4.60% | 2,252 | 2,004 | 12.38% | 2.49% |
| San Nicolas | 2.22% | 1,084 | 679 | 59.65% | 10.35% |
| San Pedro Apartado | 8.02% | 3,924 | 3,606 | 8.82% | 1.79% |
| San Pedro IlI | 8.49% | 4,151 | 3,410 | 21.73% | 4.23% |
| San Vicente | 8.96% | 4,383 | 4,239 | 3.40% | 0.71% |
| Vacante | 2.58% | 1,260 | 1,127 | 11.80% | 2.38% |
| Alcala Total | 48,908 | 43,402 | 12.69% | 2.55% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Alcala for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,190,126.55.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,712,166.80 | – |
| 2010 | 239,324,042.83 | 322.00% |
| 2011 | 76,122,328.85 | -68.19% |
| 2012 | 75,463,291.10 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 86,868,135.62 | 15.11% |
| 2014 | 77,992,177.39 | -10.22% |
| 2015 | 88,261,799.87 | 13.17% |
| 2016 | 148,190,126.55 | 67.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Alcala in the 2015 Census was 43,396 broken down into 10,174 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,684 | 5,760 | 5.33 | |
| 31,974 | 6,444 | 4.96 | |
| 35,711 | 7,181 | 4.97 | |
| 38,934 | 8,261 | 4.71 | |
| 41,063 | 9,139 | 4.49 | |
| 43,396 | 10,174 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alcala is 5 to 9, with 4,568 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 538 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 864 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,594 | 8.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,568 | 10.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,356 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,888 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,636 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,337 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,119 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,846 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,591 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,399 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,999 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,848 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,438 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,077 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 726 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 538 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 578 | 1.33% |
| Total | 43,402 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alcala grew from 9,008 in 1903 to 48,908 in 2020, an increase of 39,900 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.55%, or an increase of 5,506 people, from the previous population of 43,402 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,008 | – | |
| 9,054 | 0.03% | |
| 12,697 | 1.70% | |
| 17,064 | 3.08% | |
| 20,297 | 1.54% | |
| 22,208 | 0.88% | |
| 24,376 | 1.89% | |
| 24,993 | 0.50% | |
| 30,684 | 2.07% | |
| 31,974 | 0.77% | |
| 35,734 | 2.41% | |
| 38,934 | 1.19% | |
| 41,077 | 1.97% | |
| 43,402 | 1.05% | |
| 48,908 | 2.55% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Alcala for the year 2019 was 29,134, broken down into 14,429 males and 14,705 females.
Location
The municipal center of Alcala is situated at approximately 15° 51' North, 120° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.9 meters or 78.5 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 Alcala are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Bautista, Pangasinan, Santo Tomas, Pangasinan, Bayambang, Pangasinan, Villasis, Pangasinan, San Manuel, Tarlac, and Basista, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 147.21 kilometers (91.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bautista, Pangasinan, 6.02 kilometers (3.74 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Santo Tomas, Pangasinan, 7.60 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Bayambang, Pangasinan, 7.99 kilometers (4.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Villasis, Pangasinan, 9.57 kilometers (5.95 miles) to the Northeast (N48°E)
- San Manuel, Tarlac, 10.46 kilometers (6.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Basista, Pangasinan, 12.86 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the West (N86°W)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 15.30 kilometers (9.51 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 20.63 kilometers (12.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 29.74 kilometers (18.48 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 40.33 kilometers (25.06 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 43.46 kilometers (27.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 50.62 kilometers (31.45 miles) to the East (S83°E)
Distance from Manila: 147.21 kilometers (91.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
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.