Norzagaray, Province of Bulacan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 3013 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 309.77 km2 (119.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 136,064 |
| Density (2020) | 439 / km2 (1,138 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 54' North, 121° 3' East (14.9070, 121.0465) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.0 meters (173.9 feet) |
Norzagaray is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Bulacan.
The municipality has a land area of 309.77 square kilometers or 119.60 square miles which constitutes 11.13% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 136,064. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 1.10% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 439 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,138 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Norzagaray 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkal | 0.67% | 907 | 1,419 | -36.08% | -8.99% |
| Baraka | 0.40% | 548 | 523 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Bigte | 11.11% | 15,119 | 12,118 | 24.76% | 4.77% |
| Bitungol | 13.54% | 18,427 | 10,177 | 81.07% | 13.31% |
| Friendship Village Resources | 10.44% | 14,208 | 14,690 | -3.28% | -0.70% |
| Matictic | 9.96% | 13,553 | 12,025 | 12.71% | 2.55% |
| Minuyan | 8.22% | 11,186 | 10,038 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
| Partida | 5.02% | 6,827 | 5,422 | 25.91% | 4.97% |
| Pinagtulayan | 1.32% | 1,799 | 1,996 | -9.87% | -2.16% |
| Poblacion | 11.22% | 15,265 | 16,262 | -6.13% | -1.32% |
| San Lorenzo | 1.77% | 2,402 | 1,990 | 20.70% | 4.04% |
| San Mateo | 8.93% | 12,145 | 8,630 | 40.73% | 7.46% |
| Tigbe | 17.40% | 23,678 | 16,058 | 47.45% | 8.52% |
| Norzagaray Total | 136,064 | 111,348 | 22.20% | 4.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Norzagaray for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱337,955,043.28.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 212,032,285.85 | – |
| 2010 | 223,263,514.41 | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 238,242,239.38 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 299,908,357.58 | 25.88% |
| 2013 | 238,159,277.46 | -20.59% |
| 2014 | 307,011,367.69 | 28.91% |
| 2015 | 310,148,302.63 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 337,955,043.28 | 8.97% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Norzagaray in the 2015 Census was 111,274 broken down into 24,822 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,447 | 6,343 | 5.27 | |
| 51,015 | 10,215 | 4.99 | |
| 76,965 | 15,912 | 4.84 | |
| 105,394 | 20,931 | 5.04 | |
| 103,021 | 22,250 | 4.63 | |
| 111,274 | 24,822 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Norzagaray is 15 to 19, with 12,141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 587 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,277 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,569 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,831 | 10.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,921 | 10.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,141 | 10.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,876 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 8,830 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,751 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,327 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,636 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,319 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,128 | 4.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,798 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,774 | 2.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,770 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,041 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 772 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 587 | 0.53% |
| Total | 111,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Norzagaray grew from 5,131 in 1903 to 136,064 in 2020, an increase of 130,933 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.31%, or an increase of 24,716 people, from the previous population of 111,348 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,131 | – | |
| 6,747 | 1.74% | |
| 10,789 | 2.37% | |
| 13,394 | 2.24% | |
| 12,202 | -0.82% | |
| 19,144 | 4.50% | |
| 23,750 | 4.42% | |
| 26,032 | 1.85% | |
| 33,485 | 2.55% | |
| 51,015 | 8.21% | |
| 76,978 | 9.22% | |
| 105,470 | 4.44% | |
| 103,095 | -0.83% | |
| 111,348 | 1.48% | |
| 136,064 | 4.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Norzagaray for the year 2019 was 67,280, broken down into 31,761 males and 35,519 females.
Location
The municipal center of Norzagaray is situated at approximately 14° 54' North, 121° 3' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.0 meters or 173.9 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 Norzagaray are San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Valenzuela, Malolos, Bulacan, Malabon, and Quezon City. The nearest municipalities are Angat, Bulacan, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, San Rafael, Bulacan, Pandi, Bulacan, Santa Maria, Bulacan, and Bustos, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 35.74 kilometers (22.20 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Angat, Bulacan, 2.90 kilometers (1.80 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, 7.33 kilometers (4.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- San Rafael, Bulacan, 10.64 kilometers (6.61 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Pandi, Bulacan, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Santa Maria, Bulacan, 13.31 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Bustos, Bulacan, 14.61 kilometers (9.08 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
Nearest cities
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 10.76 kilometers (6.68 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 21.19 kilometers (13.17 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Valenzuela, 24.55 kilometers (15.26 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 26.33 kilometers (16.36 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Malabon, 27.39 kilometers (17.02 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Quezon City, 28.34 kilometers (17.61 miles) to the South (S0°E)
Distance from Manila: 35.74 kilometers (22.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°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.