Baler, Province of Aurora
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 3200 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 92.54 km2 (35.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 43,785 |
| Density (2020) | 473 / km2 (1,225 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 46' North, 121° 34' East (15.7595, 121.5627) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Baler is a coastal municipality in the province of Aurora. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 92.54 square kilometers or 35.73 square miles which constitutes 2.95% of Aurora's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 43,785. This represented 18.57% of the total population of Aurora province, or 0.35% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 473 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,225 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baler has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay I | 1.17% | 514 | 587 | -12.44% | -2.76% |
| Barangay II | 0.79% | 346 | 312 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Barangay III | 0.86% | 375 | 357 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Barangay IV | 0.74% | 324 | 363 | -10.74% | -2.36% |
| Barangay V | 3.76% | 1,647 | 1,718 | -4.13% | -0.88% |
| Buhangin | 13.67% | 5,985 | 5,310 | 12.71% | 2.55% |
| Calabuanan | 12.64% | 5,536 | 3,895 | 42.13% | 7.68% |
| Obligacion | 3.18% | 1,392 | 1,215 | 14.57% | 2.90% |
| Pingit | 14.99% | 6,563 | 5,913 | 10.99% | 2.22% |
| Reserva | 11.78% | 5,158 | 4,580 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
| Sabang | 10.10% | 4,423 | 4,833 | -8.48% | -1.85% |
| Suclayin | 15.01% | 6,573 | 6,341 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| Zabali | 11.30% | 4,949 | 4,138 | 19.60% | 3.84% |
| Baler Total | 43,785 | 39,562 | 10.67% | 2.16% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baler for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱119,516,531.08.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,927,978.28 | – |
| 2010 | 65,851,240.68 | 4.65% |
| 2011 | 71,636,329.35 | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 71,666,041.18 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 79,589,121.83 | 11.06% |
| 2014 | 92,295,319.75 | 15.96% |
| 2015 | 109,296,651.19 | 18.42% |
| 2016 | 119,516,531.08 | 9.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baler in the 2015 Census was 39,148 broken down into 8,842 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,611 | 4,485 | 5.49 | |
| 26,791 | 5,206 | 5.15 | |
| 29,882 | 5,955 | 5.02 | |
| 34,305 | 7,226 | 4.75 | |
| 35,826 | 7,795 | 4.60 | |
| 39,148 | 8,842 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baler is 15 to 19, with 4,534 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 288 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 834 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,338 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,318 | 10.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,299 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,534 | 11.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,761 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,034 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,573 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,478 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,331 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,130 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,686 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,412 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,015 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 715 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 498 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 318 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 288 | 0.73% |
| Total | 39,562 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baler grew from 2,417 in 1903 to 43,785 in 2020, an increase of 41,368 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.16%, or an increase of 4,223 people, from the previous population of 39,562 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,417 | – | |
| 3,413 | 2.20% | |
| 11,887 | 6.44% | |
| 17,182 | 3.85% | |
| 10,350 | -4.36% | |
| 14,632 | 3.44% | |
| 16,046 | 1.87% | |
| 18,349 | 2.72% | |
| 24,689 | 3.01% | |
| 26,919 | 1.63% | |
| 29,923 | 2.29% | |
| 34,492 | 1.98% | |
| 36,010 | 1.58% | |
| 39,562 | 1.81% | |
| 43,785 | 2.16% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baler for the year 2019 was 26,185, broken down into 12,930 males and 13,255 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baler is situated at approximately 15° 46' North, 121° 34' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 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 Baler are Palayan, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Santiago, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are San Luis, Aurora, Dipaculao, Aurora, Maria Aurora, Aurora, Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, and Dingalan, Aurora. Its distance from the national capital is 143.70 kilometers (89.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Luis, Aurora, 6.57 kilometers (4.08 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Dipaculao, Aurora, 10.15 kilometers (6.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Maria Aurora, Aurora, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, 28.19 kilometers (17.52 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, 41.57 kilometers (25.83 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Dingalan, Aurora, 45.03 kilometers (27.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
Nearest cities
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 56.73 kilometers (35.25 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 61.40 kilometers (38.15 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 70.54 kilometers (43.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 70.76 kilometers (43.97 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 82.30 kilometers (51.14 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 102.69 kilometers (63.81 miles) to the North (N1°W)
Distance from Manila: 143.70 kilometers (89.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°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.