Plaridel, Province of Bulacan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 3004 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 32.44 km2 (12.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 114,432 |
| Density (2020) | 3,527 / km2 (9,133 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 53' North, 120° 52' East (14.8850, 120.8591) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.3 meters (53.5 feet) |
Plaridel is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Bulacan.
The municipality has a land area of 32.44 square kilometers or 12.53 square miles which constitutes 1.17% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 114,432. This represented 3.09% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 0.92% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 3,527 inhabitants per square kilometer or 9,133 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Plaridel has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnaya | 2.47% | 2,821 | 2,585 | 9.13% | 1.86% |
| Bagong Silang | 3.70% | 4,237 | 3,322 | 27.54% | 5.25% |
| Banga I | 5.15% | 5,892 | 7,030 | -16.19% | -3.65% |
| Banga II | 7.64% | 8,741 | 9,036 | -3.26% | -0.70% |
| Bintog | 4.01% | 4,585 | 4,122 | 11.23% | 2.27% |
| Bulihan | 5.90% | 6,755 | 5,721 | 18.07% | 3.56% |
| Culianin | 5.88% | 6,731 | 4,130 | 62.98% | 10.83% |
| Dampol | 3.04% | 3,476 | 3,183 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Lagundi | 4.34% | 4,962 | 4,243 | 16.95% | 3.35% |
| Lalangan | 1.97% | 2,259 | 2,077 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Lumang Bayan | 4.90% | 5,609 | 5,361 | 4.63% | 0.96% |
| Parulan | 7.81% | 8,935 | 7,590 | 17.72% | 3.49% |
| Poblacion | 3.39% | 3,878 | 3,901 | -0.59% | -0.12% |
| Rueda | 1.59% | 1,821 | 1,803 | 1.00% | 0.21% |
| San Jose | 4.38% | 5,016 | 4,448 | 12.77% | 2.56% |
| Santa Ines | 2.55% | 2,922 | 2,953 | -1.05% | -0.22% |
| Santo Niño | 9.37% | 10,721 | 10,761 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
| Sipat | 6.84% | 7,822 | 5,856 | 33.57% | 6.28% |
| Tabang | 15.07% | 17,249 | 19,683 | -12.37% | -2.74% |
| Plaridel Total | 114,432 | 107,805 | 6.15% | 1.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Plaridel for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱255,934,254.40.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 132,647,685.34 | – |
| 2010 | 141,818,986.16 | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 158,750,080.31 | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 157,481,967.81 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 178,619,880.78 | 13.42% |
| 2014 | 202,284,136.49 | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 225,850,028.31 | 11.65% |
| 2016 | 255,934,254.40 | 13.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Plaridel in the 2015 Census was 107,706 broken down into 24,437 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,927 | 9,955 | 5.32 | |
| 66,233 | 13,136 | 5.04 | |
| 80,423 | 16,596 | 4.85 | |
| 97,206 | 20,549 | 4.73 | |
| 101,403 | 22,521 | 4.50 | |
| 107,706 | 24,437 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Plaridel is 15 to 19, with 10,708 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 826 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,798 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,787 | 7.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,277 | 9.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,134 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,708 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,353 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 8,963 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,679 | 8.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,985 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,896 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,300 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,259 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,148 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,290 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,280 | 2.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,232 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 890 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 826 | 0.77% |
| Total | 107,805 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Plaridel grew from 7,229 in 1903 to 114,432 in 2020, an increase of 107,203 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 6,627 people, from the previous population of 107,805 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,229 | – | |
| 8,216 | 0.81% | |
| 11,161 | 1.54% | |
| 14,290 | 2.57% | |
| 18,714 | 2.40% | |
| 27,648 | 3.89% | |
| 32,613 | 3.37% | |
| 39,121 | 3.70% | |
| 52,954 | 3.07% | |
| 66,355 | 4.32% | |
| 80,481 | 4.23% | |
| 97,225 | 2.64% | |
| 101,441 | 1.56% | |
| 107,805 | 1.17% | |
| 114,432 | 1.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Plaridel for the year 2019 was 66,381, broken down into 30,972 males and 35,409 females.
Location
The municipal center of Plaridel is situated at approximately 14° 53' North, 120° 52' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.3 meters or 53.5 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 Plaridel are Malolos, Bulacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Valenzuela, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, San Fernando, Pampanga, and Malabon. The nearest municipalities are Pulilan, Bulacan, Guiguinto, Bulacan, Balagtas, Bulacan, Baliuag, Bulacan, Paombong, Bulacan, and Bustos, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 35.08 kilometers (21.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pulilan, Bulacan, 2.30 kilometers (1.43 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Guiguinto, Bulacan, 6.64 kilometers (4.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Balagtas, Bulacan, 8.88 kilometers (5.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Baliuag, Bulacan, 9.10 kilometers (5.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Paombong, Bulacan, 9.51 kilometers (5.91 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Bustos, Bulacan, 9.79 kilometers (6.08 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Nearest cities
- Malolos, Bulacan, 7.10 kilometers (4.41 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 19.59 kilometers (12.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Valenzuela, 21.74 kilometers (13.51 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 21.86 kilometers (13.58 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 23.97 kilometers (14.89 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Malabon, 25.51 kilometers (15.85 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
Distance from Manila: 35.08 kilometers (21.79 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°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.