Bongabon, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 3128 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 286.95 km2 (110.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 64,173 |
| Density (2015) | 224 / km2 (579 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 38' North, 121° 9' East (15.6321, 121.1459) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.0 meters (236.0 feet) |
Bongabon is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 286.95 square kilometers or 110.79 square miles which constitutes 4.99% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 64,173. This represented 2.98% 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 224 inhabitants per square kilometer or 579 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bongabon has 28 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 6.43% | 4,124 | 3,975 | 3.75% | 0.70% |
| Ariendo | 1.97% | 1,263 | 999 | 26.43% | 4.57% |
| Bantug | 1.43% | 917 | 913 | 0.44% | 0.08% |
| Calaanan | 4.52% | 2,900 | 2,047 | 41.67% | 6.86% |
| Commercial | 0.44% | 283 | 333 | -15.02% | -3.05% |
| Cruz | 3.14% | 2,013 | 1,829 | 10.06% | 1.84% |
| Curva | 5.86% | 3,763 | 3,315 | 13.51% | 2.44% |
| Digmala | 1.72% | 1,106 | 1,118 | -1.07% | -0.21% |
| Kaingin | 4.46% | 2,865 | 2,714 | 5.56% | 1.04% |
| Labi | 2.45% | 1,575 | 1,302 | 20.97% | 3.69% |
| Larcon | 2.49% | 1,597 | 1,454 | 9.83% | 1.80% |
| Lusok | 3.50% | 2,248 | 2,002 | 12.29% | 2.23% |
| Macabaclay | 4.22% | 2,707 | 2,229 | 21.44% | 3.77% |
| Magtanggol | 2.67% | 1,715 | 1,696 | 1.12% | 0.21% |
| Mantile | 2.12% | 1,358 | 1,118 | 21.47% | 3.77% |
| Olivete | 3.03% | 1,944 | 1,872 | 3.85% | 0.72% |
| Palo Maria | 3.57% | 2,288 | 2,064 | 10.85% | 1.98% |
| Pesa | 3.55% | 2,281 | 2,141 | 6.54% | 1.21% |
| Rizal | 4.59% | 2,946 | 2,796 | 5.36% | 1.00% |
| Sampalucan | 2.56% | 1,644 | 1,577 | 4.25% | 0.80% |
| San Roque | 3.84% | 2,465 | 2,344 | 5.16% | 0.96% |
| Santor | 9.41% | 6,037 | 5,911 | 2.13% | 0.40% |
| Sinipit | 4.16% | 2,672 | 2,398 | 11.43% | 2.08% |
| Sisilang na Ligaya | 0.97% | 623 | 657 | -5.18% | -1.01% |
| Social | 1.03% | 663 | 735 | -9.80% | -1.94% |
| Tugatug | 3.17% | 2,034 | 1,932 | 5.28% | 0.98% |
| Tulay na Bato | 3.17% | 2,034 | 1,919 | 5.99% | 1.11% |
| Vega | 9.52% | 6,108 | 5,953 | 2.60% | 0.49% |
| Bongabon Total | 64,173 | 59,343 | 8.14% | 1.50% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Bongabon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱157,182,782.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89,184,233.60 | – |
| 2010 | 96,885,291.32 | 8.63% |
| 2011 | 104,813,975.06 | 8.18% |
| 2012 | 104,704,976.72 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 110,714,946.27 | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 126,464,132.49 | 14.22% |
| 2015 | 141,982,527.44 | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 157,182,782.60 | 10.71% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongabon is 5 to 9, with 6,948 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 523 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,207 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,391 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,948 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,470 |
| 15 to 19 | 6,165 |
| 20 to 24 | 5,597 |
| 25 to 29 | 4,939 |
| 30 to 34 | 4,679 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,525 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,057 |
| 45 to 49 | 3,738 |
| 50 to 54 | 3,163 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,346 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,792 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,210 |
| 70 to 74 | 824 |
| 75 to 79 | 599 |
| 80 and over | 523 |
| Total | 64,173 |
Historical population
The population of Bongabon grew from 20,854 in 1960 to 64,173 in 2015, an increase of 43,319 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 4,830 people, from the previous population of 59,343 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20,854 | – | |
| 25,434 | 1.96% | |
| 29,932 | 3.32% | |
| 32,451 | 1.63% | |
| 39,616 | 2.02% | |
| 44,856 | 2.35% | |
| 49,255 | 2.03% | |
| 63,639 | 3.60% | |
| 59,343 | -2.51% | |
| 64,173 | 1.50% |
Location
The municipal center of Bongabon is situated at approximately 15° 38' North, 121° 9' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.0 meters or 236.0 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 Bongabon are Palayan, San Jose, Cabanatuan, Muñoz, Gapan, and Tarlac City. The nearest municipalities are Laur, Rizal, General Mamerto Natividad, Llanera, Pantabangan, and Alfonso Castañeda. Its distance from the national capital is 116.62 kilometers (72.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Laur, Nueva Ecija, 6.53 kilometers (4.06 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Rizal, Nueva Ecija, 9.54 kilometers (5.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, 10.73 kilometers (6.67 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Llanera, Nueva Ecija, 13.70 kilometers (8.51 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, 19.39 kilometers (12.05 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya, 24.49 kilometers (15.22 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
Nearest cities
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 12.08 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 24.84 kilometers (15.43 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 27.48 kilometers (17.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 41.16 kilometers (25.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 61.84 kilometers (38.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
Distance from Manila: 116.62 kilometers (72.46 miles) to the South (S9°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 64,173, ranked 332 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 110.79 square kilometers, ranked 329 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 224 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 859 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.50%, ranked 540 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.