Villaverde, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 3710 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 81.50 km2 (31.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,118 |
| Density (2020) | 247 / km2 (639 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 36' North, 121° 11' East (16.6063, 121.1837) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 241.9 meters (793.5 feet) |
Villaverde, formerly known as Ibung, is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Vizcaya.
The municipality has a land area of 81.50 square kilometers or 31.47 square miles which constitutes 1.69% of Nueva Vizcaya's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,118. This represented 4.04% of the total population of Nueva Vizcaya province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 247 inhabitants per square kilometer or 639 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Villaverde has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bintawan Norte | 13.58% | 2,732 | 2,498 | 9.37% | 1.90% |
| Bintawan Sur | 14.89% | 2,995 | 2,895 | 3.45% | 0.72% |
| Cabuluan | 9.24% | 1,859 | 1,658 | 12.12% | 2.44% |
| Ibung | 21.95% | 4,416 | 4,334 | 1.89% | 0.40% |
| Nagbitin | 13.32% | 2,679 | 2,233 | 19.97% | 3.91% |
| Ocapon | 4.96% | 998 | 970 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Pieza | 7.27% | 1,463 | 1,396 | 4.80% | 0.99% |
| Poblacion | 7.30% | 1,468 | 946 | 55.18% | 9.69% |
| Sawmill | 7.50% | 1,508 | 1,577 | -4.38% | -0.94% |
| Villaverde Total | 20,118 | 18,507 | 8.70% | 1.77% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Villaverde for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱62,477,015.32.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,839,583.66 | – |
| 2010 | 36,918,816.42 | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 40,227,737.72 | 8.96% |
| 2012 | 39,465,337.51 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 43,890,155.19 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 50,126,750.14 | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 56,801,011.00 | 13.31% |
| 2016 | 62,477,015.32 | 9.99% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Villaverde in the 2015 Census was 18,507 broken down into 4,452 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,568 | 2,529 | 5.36 | |
| 13,369 | 2,658 | 5.03 | |
| 15,380 | 3,140 | 4.90 | |
| 16,576 | 3,791 | 4.37 | |
| 17,720 | 4,165 | 4.25 | |
| 18,507 | 4,452 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villaverde is 5 to 9, with 1,978 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 152 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 365 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,526 | 8.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,978 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,837 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,682 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,475 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,508 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,404 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,354 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,055 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,041 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 907 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 786 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 567 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 418 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 249 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 203 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 152 | 0.82% |
| Total | 18,507 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villaverde grew from 7,120 in 1960 to 20,118 in 2020, an increase of 12,998 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.77%, or an increase of 1,611 people, from the previous population of 18,507 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,120 | – | |
| 8,709 | 1.99% | |
| 10,590 | 4.00% | |
| 10,644 | 0.10% | |
| 13,594 | 2.48% | |
| 13,431 | -0.23% | |
| 15,392 | 2.97% | |
| 16,623 | 1.07% | |
| 17,720 | 2.35% | |
| 18,507 | 0.83% | |
| 20,118 | 1.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Villaverde for the year 2019 was 11,588, broken down into 5,678 males and 5,910 females.
Location
The municipal center of Villaverde is situated at approximately 16° 36' North, 121° 11' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 241.9 meters or 793.5 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 Villaverde are Santiago, Isabela, Baguio, Cauayan, Isabela, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, San Fernando, La Union, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Lamut, Ifugao, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, and Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya. Its distance from the national capital is 222.46 kilometers (138.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, 7.35 kilometers (4.57 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Lamut, Ifugao, 7.60 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, 8.01 kilometers (4.98 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, 12.56 kilometers (7.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, 13.97 kilometers (8.68 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, 18.15 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
Nearest cities
- Santiago, Isabela, 39.80 kilometers (24.73 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Baguio, 66.32 kilometers (41.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 72.62 kilometers (45.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 90.96 kilometers (56.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 92.79 kilometers (57.66 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 94.98 kilometers (59.02 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
Distance from Manila: 222.46 kilometers (138.23 miles) to the South (S6°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.