Pamplona, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 3522 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 209.67 km2 (80.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,781 |
| Density (2020) | 118 / km2 (306 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 28' North, 121° 20' East (18.4637, 121.3412) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.1 feet) |
Pamplona is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 209.67 square kilometers or 80.95 square miles which constitutes 2.23% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,781. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.67% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 118 inhabitants per square kilometer or 306 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pamplona has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abanqueruan | 4.64% | 1,150 | 938 | 22.60% | 4.38% |
| Allasitan | 5.00% | 1,238 | 1,112 | 11.33% | 2.29% |
| Bagu | 9.72% | 2,409 | 2,229 | 8.08% | 1.65% |
| Balingit | 3.71% | 919 | 872 | 5.39% | 1.11% |
| Bidduang | 8.74% | 2,166 | 2,115 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Cabaggan | 3.42% | 848 | 723 | 17.29% | 3.41% |
| Capalalian | 3.05% | 756 | 734 | 3.00% | 0.62% |
| Casitan | 3.66% | 908 | 833 | 9.00% | 1.83% |
| Centro | 4.28% | 1,061 | 1,074 | -1.21% | -0.26% |
| Curva | 15.74% | 3,900 | 3,964 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Gattu | 1.90% | 471 | 391 | 20.46% | 4.00% |
| Masi | 9.06% | 2,245 | 1,998 | 12.36% | 2.48% |
| Nagattatan | 6.53% | 1,618 | 1,504 | 7.58% | 1.55% |
| Nagtupacan | 2.03% | 502 | 616 | -18.51% | -4.22% |
| San Juan | 3.03% | 751 | 698 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
| Santa Cruz | 10.34% | 2,563 | 2,532 | 1.22% | 0.26% |
| Tabba | 2.66% | 660 | 598 | 10.37% | 2.10% |
| Tupanna | 2.49% | 616 | 665 | -7.37% | -1.60% |
| Pamplona Total | 24,781 | 23,596 | 5.02% | 1.04% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pamplona for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,199,983.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,580,851.06 | – |
| 2010 | 48,791,275.39 | 7.04% |
| 2011 | 53,296,941.70 | 9.23% |
| 2012 | 51,130,053.56 | -4.07% |
| 2013 | 57,779,730.69 | 13.01% |
| 2014 | 64,554,617.20 | 11.73% |
| 2015 | 73,808,539.07 | 14.34% |
| 2016 | 81,199,983.60 | 10.01% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pamplona in the 2015 Census was 23,580 broken down into 5,248 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,744 | 3,108 | 5.39 | |
| 18,074 | 3,595 | 5.03 | |
| 20,122 | 3,787 | 5.31 | |
| 21,889 | 4,740 | 4.62 | |
| 23,236 | 5,206 | 4.46 | |
| 23,580 | 5,248 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pamplona is 5 to 9, with 2,636 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 261 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 474 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,969 | 8.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,636 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,564 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,387 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,012 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,735 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,514 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,536 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,447 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,304 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,043 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 900 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 697 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 504 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 327 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 286 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 261 | 1.11% |
| Total | 23,596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pamplona grew from 3,089 in 1903 to 24,781 in 2020, an increase of 21,692 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 1,185 people, from the previous population of 23,596 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,089 | – | |
| 3,672 | 1.10% | |
| 7,650 | 3.74% | |
| 8,029 | 0.50% | |
| 10,026 | 1.97% | |
| 13,568 | 3.00% | |
| 14,965 | 1.99% | |
| 17,603 | 3.30% | |
| 16,775 | -0.48% | |
| 18,107 | 1.44% | |
| 20,142 | 2.31% | |
| 21,889 | 1.15% | |
| 23,236 | 2.20% | |
| 23,596 | 0.29% | |
| 24,781 | 1.04% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pamplona for the year 2019 was 15,808, broken down into 7,891 males and 7,917 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pamplona is situated at approximately 18° 28' North, 121° 20' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.1 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 Pamplona are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, and Ilagan, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Abulug, Cagayan, Luna, Apayao, Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Ballesteros, Cagayan, Santa Marcela, Apayao, and Pudtol, Apayao. Its distance from the national capital is 430.51 kilometers (267.51 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Abulug, Cagayan, 12.47 kilometers (7.75 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Luna, Apayao, 14.70 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, 15.33 kilometers (9.52 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 19.35 kilometers (12.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 22.02 kilometers (13.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Pudtol, Apayao, 25.37 kilometers (15.76 miles) to the South (S8°E)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 84.43 kilometers (52.47 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 93.84 kilometers (58.31 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 103.07 kilometers (64.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 110.66 kilometers (68.76 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 141.33 kilometers (87.82 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 157.31 kilometers (97.75 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
Distance from Manila: 430.51 kilometers (267.51 miles) to the South (S5°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.