Ambaguio, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 3701 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 156.26 km2 (60.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,472 |
| Density (2020) | 99 / km2 (256 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 32' North, 121° 2' East (16.5312, 121.0278) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,184.4 meters (3,884.9 feet) |
Ambaguio is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Vizcaya.
The municipality has a land area of 156.26 square kilometers or 60.33 square miles which constitutes 3.25% of Nueva Vizcaya's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,472. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Nueva Vizcaya province, or 0.42% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 99 inhabitants per square kilometer or 256 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ambaguio has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammueg | 14.01% | 2,168 | 2,110 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
| Camandag | 9.09% | 1,406 | 1,540 | -8.70% | -1.90% |
| Dulli | 11.67% | 1,806 | 1,767 | 2.21% | 0.46% |
| Labang | 12.66% | 1,959 | 1,826 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Napo | 9.48% | 1,466 | 1,760 | -16.70% | -3.77% |
| Poblacion | 19.09% | 2,953 | 2,758 | 7.07% | 1.45% |
| Salingsingan | 8.86% | 1,371 | 1,366 | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Tiblac | 15.14% | 2,343 | 2,123 | 10.36% | 2.10% |
| Ambaguio Total | 15,472 | 15,250 | 1.46% | 0.30% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ambaguio for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱62,739,235.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,464,413.05 | – |
| 2010 | 36,487,250.06 | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 39,332,129.08 | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 38,311,230.76 | -2.60% |
| 2013 | 44,214,845.20 | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 49,862,870.08 | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 52,251,152.08 | 4.79% |
| 2016 | 62,739,235.03 | 20.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ambaguio in the 2015 Census was 15,250 broken down into 3,536 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,241 | 1,294 | 5.60 | |
| 9,478 | 1,839 | 5.15 | |
| 9,746 | 1,837 | 5.31 | |
| 11,499 | 2,600 | 4.42 | |
| 13,452 | 2,953 | 4.56 | |
| 15,250 | 3,536 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ambaguio is 5 to 9, with 1,844 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 64 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 351 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,605 | 10.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,844 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,627 | 10.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,662 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,691 | 11.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,595 | 10.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,102 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 905 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 685 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 619 | 4.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 469 | 3.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 383 | 2.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 256 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 206 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 117 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 64 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 69 | 0.45% |
| Total | 15,250 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ambaguio grew from 1,416 in 1970 to 15,472 in 2020, an increase of 14,056 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.30%, or an increase of 222 people, from the previous population of 15,250 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 1,416 | – | |
| 3,000 | 16.26% | |
| 3,856 | 5.15% | |
| 7,241 | 6.51% | |
| 9,485 | 5.19% | |
| 9,750 | 0.59% | |
| 11,499 | 2.30% | |
| 13,452 | 5.88% | |
| 15,250 | 2.42% | |
| 15,472 | 0.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ambaguio for the year 2019 was 6,800, broken down into 3,603 males and 3,197 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ambaguio is situated at approximately 16° 32' North, 121° 2' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,184.4 meters or 3,884.9 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 Ambaguio are Baguio, Santiago, Isabela, San Fernando, La Union, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, and Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, Tinoc, Ifugao, and Asipulo, Ifugao. Its distance from the national capital is 214.80 kilometers (133.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, 14.12 kilometers (8.77 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, 16.50 kilometers (10.25 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, 18.14 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya, 18.15 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Tinoc, Ifugao, 18.78 kilometers (11.67 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Asipulo, Ifugao, 21.50 kilometers (13.36 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 48.23 kilometers (29.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 57.88 kilometers (35.96 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 76.46 kilometers (47.51 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 78.81 kilometers (48.97 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 82.01 kilometers (50.96 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 91.35 kilometers (56.76 miles) to the South (S8°W)
Distance from Manila: 214.80 kilometers (133.47 miles) to the South (S1°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.