Bambang, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 3702 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 345.00 km2 (133.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 55,789 |
| Density (2020) | 162 / km2 (419 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 23' North, 121° 6' East (16.3899, 121.1061) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 329.6 meters (1,081.0 feet) |
Bambang is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Vizcaya.
The municipality has a land area of 345.00 square kilometers or 133.21 square miles which constitutes 7.17% of Nueva Vizcaya's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 55,789. This represented 11.22% of the total population of Nueva Vizcaya province, or 1.51% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 162 inhabitants per square kilometer or 419 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bambang has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abian | 3.45% | 1,924 | 1,890 | 1.80% | 0.38% |
| Abinganan | 2.32% | 1,295 | 1,151 | 12.51% | 2.51% |
| Aliaga | 3.48% | 1,940 | 1,846 | 5.09% | 1.05% |
| Almaguer North | 5.35% | 2,982 | 2,148 | 38.83% | 7.15% |
| Almaguer South | 3.46% | 1,932 | 1,953 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Banggot | 7.73% | 4,310 | 4,405 | -2.16% | -0.46% |
| Barat | 3.30% | 1,840 | 1,819 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Buag | 5.44% | 3,035 | 3,688 | -17.71% | -4.02% |
| Calaocan | 5.09% | 2,839 | 3,336 | -14.90% | -3.34% |
| Dullao | 2.71% | 1,513 | 1,355 | 11.66% | 2.35% |
| Homestead | 7.05% | 3,935 | 3,555 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Indiana | 4.39% | 2,449 | 2,059 | 18.94% | 3.72% |
| Mabuslo | 5.03% | 2,807 | 2,720 | 3.20% | 0.66% |
| Macate | 3.03% | 1,689 | 1,548 | 9.11% | 1.85% |
| Magsaysay Hills | 3.52% | 1,965 | 1,679 | 17.03% | 3.37% |
| Manamtam | 1.36% | 760 | 855 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| Mauan | 2.46% | 1,370 | 1,115 | 22.87% | 4.43% |
| Pallas | 2.22% | 1,236 | 1,153 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| Salinas | 5.47% | 3,050 | 2,840 | 7.39% | 1.51% |
| San Antonio North | 4.11% | 2,294 | 1,992 | 15.16% | 3.02% |
| San Antonio South | 2.86% | 1,598 | 1,609 | -0.68% | -0.14% |
| San Fernando | 4.54% | 2,534 | 2,395 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| San Leonardo | 3.77% | 2,101 | 1,907 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
| Santo Domingo | 5.61% | 3,129 | 3,206 | -2.40% | -0.51% |
| Santo Domingo West | 2.26% | 1,262 | 1,209 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Bambang Total | 55,789 | 53,433 | 4.41% | 0.91% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bambang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱169,932,800.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91,955,150.45 | – |
| 2010 | 96,999,323.41 | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 108,536,537.13 | 11.89% |
| 2012 | 110,550,799.61 | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 122,289,250.79 | 10.62% |
| 2014 | 138,412,449.71 | 13.18% |
| 2015 | 155,472,768.05 | 12.33% |
| 2016 | 169,932,800.53 | 9.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bambang in the 2015 Census was 53,325 broken down into 13,459 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,624 | 6,675 | 5.04 | |
| 36,918 | 7,502 | 4.92 | |
| 41,357 | 8,742 | 4.73 | |
| 45,366 | 10,862 | 4.18 | |
| 47,575 | 11,496 | 4.14 | |
| 53,325 | 13,459 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bambang is 5 to 9, with 5,411 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 534 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 988 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,305 | 8.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,411 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,062 | 9.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,118 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,857 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,353 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,964 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,715 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,272 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,953 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,605 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,199 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,747 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,154 | 2.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 645 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 551 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 534 | 1.00% |
| Total | 53,433 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bambang grew from 2,033 in 1903 to 55,789 in 2020, an increase of 53,756 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 2,356 people, from the previous population of 53,433 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,033 | – | |
| 2,753 | 1.93% | |
| 8,545 | 5.83% | |
| 11,188 | 2.80% | |
| 15,592 | 2.96% | |
| 20,474 | 2.70% | |
| 23,073 | 2.43% | |
| 26,204 | 2.58% | |
| 33,663 | 2.54% | |
| 36,975 | 1.77% | |
| 41,393 | 2.45% | |
| 45,440 | 1.29% | |
| 47,657 | 1.75% | |
| 53,433 | 2.20% | |
| 55,789 | 0.91% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bambang for the year 2019 was 32,599, broken down into 15,902 males and 16,697 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bambang is situated at approximately 16° 23' North, 121° 6' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 329.6 meters or 1,081.0 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 Bambang are Baguio, Santiago, Isabela, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, and Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya. Its distance from the national capital is 199.08 kilometers (123.70 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, 8.68 kilometers (5.39 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya, 11.33 kilometers (7.04 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, 11.77 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, 12.47 kilometers (7.75 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, 16.82 kilometers (10.45 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, 18.14 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 54.82 kilometers (34.07 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 57.60 kilometers (35.79 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 66.94 kilometers (41.60 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 73.36 kilometers (45.58 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 77.35 kilometers (48.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 88.02 kilometers (54.69 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
Distance from Manila: 199.08 kilometers (123.70 miles) to the South (S4°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.