Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 3020 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 32.10 km2 (12.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 225,673 |
| Density (2020) | 7,030 / km2 (18,214 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 44' North, 120° 57' East (14.7360, 120.9573) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.4 feet) |
Meycauayan is a landlocked component city in the coastal province of Bulacan.
The city has a land area of 32.10 square kilometers or 12.39 square miles which constitutes 1.15% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 225,673. This represented 6.08% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 1.82% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 7,030 inhabitants per square kilometer or 18,214 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Meycauayan has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagbaguin | 3.73% | 8,426 | 7,760 | 8.58% | 1.75% |
| Bahay Pare | 5.86% | 13,232 | 11,568 | 14.38% | 2.87% |
| Bancal | 5.62% | 12,687 | 12,589 | 0.78% | 0.16% |
| Banga | 1.12% | 2,524 | 2,913 | -13.35% | -2.97% |
| Bayugo | 8.51% | 19,195 | 18,560 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Caingin | 3.06% | 6,895 | 5,443 | 26.68% | 5.10% |
| Calvario | 2.25% | 5,074 | 5,317 | -4.57% | -0.98% |
| Camalig | 3.72% | 8,388 | 8,972 | -6.51% | -1.41% |
| Hulo | 1.19% | 2,683 | 1,675 | 60.18% | 10.42% |
| Iba | 4.15% | 9,367 | 8,032 | 16.62% | 3.29% |
| Langka | 1.91% | 4,319 | 3,871 | 11.57% | 2.33% |
| Lawa | 6.91% | 15,592 | 12,854 | 21.30% | 4.15% |
| Libtong | 5.65% | 12,742 | 10,552 | 20.75% | 4.05% |
| Liputan | 0.72% | 1,615 | 1,584 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Longos | 1.29% | 2,903 | 3,412 | -14.92% | -3.34% |
| Malhacan | 9.54% | 21,540 | 22,205 | -2.99% | -0.64% |
| Pajo | 3.44% | 7,752 | 6,166 | 25.72% | 4.94% |
| Pandayan | 7.61% | 17,171 | 15,264 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Pantoc | 5.57% | 12,577 | 11,804 | 6.55% | 1.34% |
| Perez | 8.35% | 18,848 | 17,251 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Poblacion | 0.13% | 304 | 348 | -12.64% | -2.81% |
| Saint Francis | 0.58% | 1,313 | 1,288 | 1.94% | 0.41% |
| Saluysoy | 4.88% | 11,024 | 10,347 | 6.54% | 1.34% |
| Tugatog | 2.15% | 4,852 | 4,407 | 10.10% | 2.05% |
| Ubihan | 1.01% | 2,280 | 2,255 | 1.11% | 0.23% |
| Zamora | 1.05% | 2,370 | 2,646 | -10.43% | -2.29% |
| Meycauayan Total | 225,673 | 209,083 | 7.93% | 1.62% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Meycauayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱988,196,716.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 564,551,781.76 | – |
| 2010 | 615,267,653.30 | 8.98% |
| 2011 | 689,205,337.69 | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 679,119,009.43 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 735,368,393.37 | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 825,421,286.22 | 12.25% |
| 2015 | 907,431,878.60 | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 988,196,716.13 | 8.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Meycauayan in the 2015 Census was 208,932 broken down into 52,543 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123,816 | 24,955 | 4.96 | |
| 137,001 | 29,072 | 4.71 | |
| 162,979 | 34,882 | 4.67 | |
| 196,562 | 42,786 | 4.59 | |
| 199,046 | 47,060 | 4.23 | |
| 208,932 | 52,543 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Meycauayan is 20 to 24, with 20,803 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,188 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,922 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 16,187 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 19,798 | 9.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 19,082 | 9.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 19,899 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 20,803 | 9.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 19,672 | 9.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 17,412 | 8.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 15,771 | 7.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 12,906 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 11,232 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 9,449 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 7,672 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,130 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,213 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,271 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,476 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 1,188 | 0.57% |
| Total | 209,083 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Meycauayan grew from 9,742 in 1903 to 225,673 in 2020, an increase of 215,931 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 16,590 people, from the previous population of 209,083 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,742 | – | |
| 11,285 | 0.93% | |
| 16,082 | 1.79% | |
| 21,695 | 3.12% | |
| 32,234 | 3.54% | |
| 50,977 | 4.59% | |
| 60,225 | 3.40% | |
| 83,579 | 6.77% | |
| 123,982 | 4.02% | |
| 137,081 | 1.90% | |
| 163,037 | 3.79% | |
| 196,569 | 2.61% | |
| 199,154 | 0.48% | |
| 209,083 | 0.93% | |
| 225,673 | 1.62% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Meycauayan for the year 2019 was 127,978, broken down into 60,149 males and 67,829 females.
Location
The city center of Meycauayan is situated at approximately 14° 44' North, 120° 57' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.4 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 Meycauayan are Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, and Quezon City. The nearest municipalities are Marilao, Bulacan, Obando, Bulacan, Bocaue, Bulacan, Santa Maria, Bulacan, Bulakan, Bulacan, and Balagtas, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 16.28 kilometers (10.11 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Marilao, Bulacan, 2.57 kilometers (1.59 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Obando, Bulacan, 3.56 kilometers (2.21 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Bocaue, Bulacan, 7.41 kilometers (4.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Santa Maria, Bulacan, 9.33 kilometers (5.80 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Bulakan, Bulacan, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Balagtas, Bulacan, 10.71 kilometers (6.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
Nearest cities
- Valenzuela, 3.37 kilometers (2.10 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Malabon, 6.74 kilometers (4.19 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Navotas, 8.83 kilometers (5.48 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Caloocan, 9.20 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 12.61 kilometers (7.83 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Quezon City, 13.60 kilometers (8.45 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
Distance from Manila: 16.28 kilometers (10.11 miles) to the South (S8°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.