Baliuag, Province of Bulacan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 3006 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 45.05 km2 (17.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 168,470 |
| Density (2020) | 3,740 / km2 (9,688 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 58' North, 120° 54' East (14.9585, 120.8970) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.1 meters (65.9 feet) |
Baliuag is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Bulacan.
The municipality has a land area of 45.05 square kilometers or 17.39 square miles which constitutes 1.62% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 168,470. This represented 4.54% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 1.36% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 3,740 inhabitants per square kilometer or 9,688 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Baliuag has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Nayon | 2.52% | 4,249 | 5,616 | -24.34% | -5.70% |
| Barangca | 2.01% | 3,385 | 3,051 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Calantipay | 2.09% | 3,522 | 2,784 | 26.51% | 5.07% |
| Catulinan | 1.26% | 2,123 | 1,916 | 10.80% | 2.18% |
| Concepcion | 6.03% | 10,159 | 9,933 | 2.28% | 0.47% |
| Hinukay | 1.32% | 2,226 | 2,140 | 4.02% | 0.83% |
| Makinabang | 7.50% | 12,637 | 11,715 | 7.87% | 1.61% |
| Matangtubig | 1.98% | 3,332 | 2,630 | 26.69% | 5.11% |
| Pagala | 4.29% | 7,235 | 3,843 | 88.26% | 14.24% |
| Paitan | 1.11% | 1,863 | 1,517 | 22.81% | 4.42% |
| Piel | 1.57% | 2,648 | 2,229 | 18.80% | 3.69% |
| Pinagbarilan | 3.91% | 6,580 | 5,357 | 22.83% | 4.42% |
| Poblacion | 6.28% | 10,573 | 9,448 | 11.91% | 2.40% |
| Sabang | 7.45% | 12,547 | 11,350 | 10.55% | 2.13% |
| San Jose | 4.00% | 6,739 | 6,575 | 2.49% | 0.52% |
| San Roque | 2.35% | 3,967 | 3,554 | 11.62% | 2.34% |
| Santa Barbara | 7.50% | 12,638 | 11,676 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Santo Cristo | 5.70% | 9,600 | 8,840 | 8.60% | 1.75% |
| Santo Niño | 2.57% | 4,324 | 3,818 | 13.25% | 2.65% |
| Subic | 3.82% | 6,437 | 5,506 | 16.91% | 3.34% |
| Sulivan | 3.50% | 5,894 | 5,070 | 16.25% | 3.22% |
| Tangos | 4.61% | 7,767 | 5,699 | 36.29% | 6.73% |
| Tarcan | 5.23% | 8,809 | 7,333 | 20.13% | 3.94% |
| Tiaong | 3.48% | 5,861 | 5,006 | 17.08% | 3.37% |
| Tibag | 1.77% | 2,979 | 3,014 | -1.16% | -0.25% |
| Tilapayong | 1.79% | 3,023 | 3,389 | -10.80% | -2.38% |
| Virgen delas Flores | 4.36% | 7,353 | 6,945 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Baliuag Total | 168,470 | 149,954 | 12.35% | 2.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Baliuag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱411,884,554.19.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 208,593,378.09 | – |
| 2010 | 237,990,200.32 | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 263,404,132.29 | 10.68% |
| 2012 | 262,308,829.80 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 303,678,411.26 | 15.77% |
| 2014 | 339,374,820.63 | 11.75% |
| 2015 | 374,370,973.96 | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 411,884,554.19 | 10.02% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliuag in the 2015 Census was 149,671 broken down into 36,480 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89,622 | 17,091 | 5.24 | |
| 102,991 | 20,708 | 4.97 | |
| 119,526 | 25,050 | 4.77 | |
| 136,763 | 28,700 | 4.77 | |
| 143,421 | 33,669 | 4.26 | |
| 149,671 | 36,480 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baliuag is 5 to 9, with 14,480 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,299 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,608 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,179 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 14,480 | 9.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 14,283 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 14,112 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 14,361 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 12,785 | 8.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 11,959 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 11,234 | 7.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 9,561 | 6.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 8,620 | 5.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,989 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,651 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,435 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,124 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,917 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,357 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 1,299 | 0.87% |
| Total | 149,954 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baliuag grew from 15,936 in 1903 to 168,470 in 2020, an increase of 152,534 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.48%, or an increase of 18,516 people, from the previous population of 149,954 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,936 | – | |
| 18,254 | 0.86% | |
| 22,972 | 1.16% | |
| 30,670 | 3.01% | |
| 37,409 | 1.76% | |
| 52,133 | 3.30% | |
| 61,624 | 3.41% | |
| 70,555 | 2.74% | |
| 89,719 | 2.43% | |
| 103,054 | 2.63% | |
| 119,675 | 3.26% | |
| 136,982 | 1.88% | |
| 143,565 | 1.72% | |
| 149,954 | 0.83% | |
| 168,470 | 2.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Baliuag for the year 2019 was 101,946, broken down into 48,526 males and 53,420 females.
Location
The municipal center of Baliuag is situated at approximately 14° 58' North, 120° 54' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.1 meters or 65.9 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 Baliuag are Malolos, Bulacan, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, San Fernando, Pampanga, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Valenzuela, and Malabon. The nearest municipalities are Bustos, Bulacan, San Rafael, Bulacan, Pulilan, Bulacan, Plaridel, Bulacan, Pandi, Bulacan, and San Simon, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 41.44 kilometers (25.75 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bustos, Bulacan, 2.10 kilometers (1.31 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- San Rafael, Bulacan, 6.75 kilometers (4.19 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Pulilan, Bulacan, 8.32 kilometers (5.17 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Plaridel, Bulacan, 9.10 kilometers (5.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Pandi, Bulacan, 11.87 kilometers (7.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- San Simon, Pampanga, 13.65 kilometers (8.48 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Nearest cities
- Malolos, Bulacan, 16.02 kilometers (9.95 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 22.70 kilometers (14.10 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 23.67 kilometers (14.71 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 25.22 kilometers (15.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Valenzuela, 28.03 kilometers (17.42 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Malabon, 31.78 kilometers (19.75 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Distance from Manila: 41.44 kilometers (25.75 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
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.