Dipaculao, Province of Aurora
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 3203 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 361.64 km2 (139.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,131 |
| Density (2020) | 92 / km2 (237 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 51' North, 121° 32' East (15.8477, 121.5367) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.7 feet) |
Dipaculao is a coastal municipality in the province of Aurora.
The municipality has a land area of 361.64 square kilometers or 139.63 square miles which constitutes 11.54% of Aurora's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,131. This represented 14.05% of the total population of Aurora province, or 0.27% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 92 inhabitants per square kilometer or 237 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dipaculao 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayabas | 2.80% | 929 | 915 | 1.53% | 0.32% |
| Borlongan | 8.32% | 2,756 | 2,416 | 14.07% | 2.81% |
| Buenavista | 2.22% | 736 | 569 | 29.35% | 5.57% |
| Calaocan | 2.53% | 838 | 816 | 2.70% | 0.56% |
| Diamanen | 1.22% | 403 | 331 | 21.75% | 4.23% |
| Dianed | 2.35% | 780 | 722 | 8.03% | 1.64% |
| Diarabasin | 5.44% | 1,801 | 1,730 | 4.10% | 0.85% |
| Dibutunan | 2.65% | 878 | 860 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| Dimabuno | 4.16% | 1,378 | 1,195 | 15.31% | 3.04% |
| Dinadiawan | 13.11% | 4,344 | 3,733 | 16.37% | 3.24% |
| Ditale | 4.98% | 1,651 | 1,398 | 18.10% | 3.56% |
| Gupa | 3.36% | 1,114 | 1,037 | 7.43% | 1.52% |
| Ipil | 3.84% | 1,272 | 1,154 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Laboy | 1.55% | 515 | 454 | 13.44% | 2.69% |
| Lipit | 3.24% | 1,073 | 968 | 10.85% | 2.19% |
| Lobbot | 1.88% | 622 | 580 | 7.24% | 1.48% |
| Maligaya | 2.48% | 822 | 665 | 23.61% | 4.56% |
| Mijares | 3.74% | 1,240 | 1,134 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Mucdol | 4.52% | 1,497 | 1,479 | 1.22% | 0.25% |
| North Poblacion | 6.58% | 2,181 | 2,059 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Puangi | 5.40% | 1,789 | 1,430 | 25.10% | 4.83% |
| Salay | 4.35% | 1,440 | 1,417 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Sapangkawayan | 1.33% | 442 | 405 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| South Poblacion | 5.81% | 1,924 | 1,693 | 13.64% | 2.73% |
| Toytoyan | 2.13% | 706 | 576 | 22.57% | 4.38% |
| Dipaculao Total | 33,131 | 29,736 | 11.42% | 2.30% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dipaculao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱115,086,349.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,641,990.75 | – |
| 2010 | 71,523,684.50 | 12.38% |
| 2011 | 78,976,394.27 | 10.42% |
| 2012 | 75,381,198.03 | -4.55% |
| 2013 | 82,059,816.08 | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 92,317,910.95 | 12.50% |
| 2015 | 105,009,587.37 | 13.75% |
| 2016 | 115,086,349.16 | 9.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dipaculao in the 2015 Census was 29,714 broken down into 7,051 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,928 | 3,666 | 5.16 | |
| 20,948 | 4,237 | 4.94 | |
| 23,013 | 4,796 | 4.80 | |
| 24,862 | 5,472 | 4.54 | |
| 27,583 | 6,232 | 4.43 | |
| 29,714 | 7,051 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dipaculao is 5 to 9, with 3,525 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 247 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 618 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,893 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,525 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,326 | 11.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,921 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,434 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,250 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,990 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,889 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,741 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,517 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,305 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,023 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 785 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 613 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 387 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 247 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 272 | 0.91% |
| Total | 29,736 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dipaculao grew from 5,149 in 1960 to 33,131 in 2020, an increase of 27,982 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.30%, or an increase of 3,395 people, from the previous population of 29,736 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,149 | – | |
| 10,228 | 6.94% | |
| 12,702 | 4.44% | |
| 15,561 | 4.14% | |
| 18,951 | 1.99% | |
| 21,044 | 1.98% | |
| 23,064 | 1.98% | |
| 24,882 | 1.05% | |
| 27,729 | 4.02% | |
| 29,736 | 1.34% | |
| 33,131 | 2.30% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dipaculao for the year 2019 was 20,352, broken down into 10,284 males and 10,068 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dipaculao is situated at approximately 15° 51' North, 121° 32' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.7 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 Dipaculao are Palayan, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Santiago, Isabela. The nearest municipalities are Maria Aurora, Aurora, Baler, Aurora, San Luis, Aurora, Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, Nagtipunan, Quirino, and Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 151.42 kilometers (94.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maria Aurora, Aurora, 8.81 kilometers (5.47 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Baler, Aurora, 10.15 kilometers (6.31 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- San Luis, Aurora, 14.37 kilometers (8.93 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, 25.84 kilometers (16.06 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Nagtipunan, Quirino, 41.93 kilometers (26.05 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, 42.28 kilometers (26.27 miles) to the West (S84°W)
Nearest cities
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 59.21 kilometers (36.79 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 58.84 kilometers (36.56 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 69.37 kilometers (43.10 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 72.81 kilometers (45.24 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 86.44 kilometers (53.71 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Santiago, Isabela, 92.92 kilometers (57.74 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Distance from Manila: 151.42 kilometers (94.09 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°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.