Aliaga, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 3111 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 90.04 km2 (34.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 70,363 |
| Density (2020) | 781 / km2 (2,024 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 30' North, 120° 51' East (15.5032, 120.8455) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.8 meters (94.6 feet) |
Aliaga is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 90.04 square kilometers or 34.76 square miles which constitutes 1.58% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 70,363. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.57% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 781 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,024 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aliaga 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betes | 3.51% | 2,472 | 2,083 | 18.67% | 3.67% |
| Bibiclat | 11.87% | 8,355 | 7,467 | 11.89% | 2.39% |
| Bucot | 7.61% | 5,355 | 5,156 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| La Purisima | 2.96% | 2,086 | 1,969 | 5.94% | 1.22% |
| Macabucod | 2.39% | 1,679 | 1,396 | 20.27% | 3.96% |
| Magsaysay | 3.74% | 2,631 | 2,503 | 5.11% | 1.06% |
| Pantoc | 3.59% | 2,527 | 2,192 | 15.28% | 3.04% |
| Poblacion Centro | 3.28% | 2,306 | 1,660 | 38.92% | 7.16% |
| Poblacion East I | 3.39% | 2,383 | 2,122 | 12.30% | 2.47% |
| Poblacion East II | 2.15% | 1,512 | 1,646 | -8.14% | -1.77% |
| Poblacion West III | 1.72% | 1,208 | 1,338 | -9.72% | -2.13% |
| Poblacion West IV | 0.99% | 696 | 726 | -4.13% | -0.88% |
| San Carlos | 4.65% | 3,272 | 2,953 | 10.80% | 2.18% |
| San Emiliano | 2.16% | 1,520 | 1,221 | 24.49% | 4.72% |
| San Eustacio | 3.35% | 2,355 | 1,731 | 36.05% | 6.69% |
| San Felipe Bata | 2.75% | 1,934 | 1,780 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| San Felipe Matanda | 3.94% | 2,771 | 2,251 | 23.10% | 4.47% |
| San Juan | 7.47% | 5,255 | 4,768 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| San Pablo Bata | 2.92% | 2,056 | 1,979 | 3.89% | 0.81% |
| San Pablo Matanda | 1.75% | 1,230 | 1,081 | 13.78% | 2.76% |
| Santa Monica | 1.68% | 1,185 | 1,195 | -0.84% | -0.18% |
| Santiago | 3.45% | 2,427 | 2,197 | 10.47% | 2.12% |
| Santo Rosario | 3.76% | 2,645 | 2,268 | 16.62% | 3.29% |
| Santo Tomas | 8.11% | 5,708 | 5,117 | 11.55% | 2.33% |
| Sunson | 1.26% | 887 | 1,039 | -14.63% | -3.27% |
| Umangan | 5.55% | 3,908 | 3,705 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Aliaga Total | 70,363 | 63,543 | 10.73% | 2.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aliaga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱122,930,267.80.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72,793,803.16 | – |
| 2010 | 77,070,613.08 | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 85,267,010.85 | 10.63% |
| 2012 | 82,992,730.94 | -2.67% |
| 2013 | 86,871,893.97 | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 99,158,167.29 | 14.14% |
| 2015 | 112,278,878.19 | 13.23% |
| 2016 | 122,930,267.80 | 9.49% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aliaga in the 2015 Census was 63,538 broken down into 14,004 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,423 | 7,564 | 5.34 | |
| 45,809 | 8,774 | 5.22 | |
| 50,004 | 9,849 | 5.08 | |
| 61,270 | 12,522 | 4.89 | |
| 57,805 | 12,845 | 4.50 | |
| 63,538 | 14,004 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aliaga is 5 to 9, with 6,432 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 604 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,349 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,133 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,432 | 10.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,274 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,012 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,068 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,322 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,752 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,384 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,670 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,517 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,018 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,469 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,764 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,243 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 905 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 627 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 604 | 0.95% |
| Total | 63,543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aliaga grew from 11,950 in 1903 to 70,363 in 2020, an increase of 58,413 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 6,820 people, from the previous population of 63,543 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,950 | – | |
| 12,703 | 0.39% | |
| 15,149 | 0.88% | |
| 12,594 | -1.88% | |
| 18,759 | 3.57% | |
| 24,449 | 2.63% | |
| 28,290 | 2.97% | |
| 32,349 | 2.72% | |
| 40,425 | 2.25% | |
| 45,815 | 2.37% | |
| 50,004 | 1.89% | |
| 61,270 | 2.84% | |
| 57,805 | -2.10% | |
| 63,543 | 1.82% | |
| 70,363 | 2.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aliaga for the year 2019 was 44,283, broken down into 22,009 males and 22,274 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aliaga is situated at approximately 15° 30' North, 120° 51' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.8 meters or 94.6 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 Aliaga are Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, Licab, Nueva Ecija, Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, and Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 101.74 kilometers (63.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Quezon, Nueva Ecija, 6.93 kilometers (4.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, 7.87 kilometers (4.89 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Licab, Nueva Ecija, 9.82 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija, 10.13 kilometers (6.30 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Talavera, Nueva Ecija, 12.24 kilometers (7.61 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, 13.09 kilometers (8.13 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
Nearest cities
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 13.14 kilometers (8.17 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 23.66 kilometers (14.70 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 24.51 kilometers (15.23 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 26.10 kilometers (16.22 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 27.41 kilometers (17.03 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 35.75 kilometers (22.21 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
Distance from Manila: 101.74 kilometers (63.22 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.