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 (2013) | 242.91 km2 (93.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 66,839 |
| Density (2020) | 275 / km2 (713 / 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 242.91 square kilometers or 93.79 square miles which constitutes 4.27% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 66,839. This represented 2.89% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.54% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 275 inhabitants per square kilometer or 713 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bongabon has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 7.01% | 4,684 | 4,124 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Ariendo | 2.27% | 1,515 | 1,263 | 19.95% | 3.90% |
| Bantug | 1.31% | 877 | 917 | -4.36% | -0.93% |
| Calaanan | 3.85% | 2,575 | 2,900 | -11.21% | -2.47% |
| Commercial | 0.31% | 208 | 283 | -26.50% | -6.28% |
| Cruz | 3.12% | 2,087 | 2,013 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Curva | 5.71% | 3,819 | 3,763 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| Digmala | 2.31% | 1,544 | 1,106 | 39.60% | 7.27% |
| Kaingin | 4.09% | 2,735 | 2,865 | -4.54% | -0.97% |
| Labi | 2.46% | 1,644 | 1,575 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Larcon | 2.56% | 1,710 | 1,597 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Lusok | 3.51% | 2,347 | 2,248 | 4.40% | 0.91% |
| Macabaclay | 4.09% | 2,735 | 2,707 | 1.03% | 0.22% |
| Magtanggol | 2.15% | 1,437 | 1,715 | -16.21% | -3.65% |
| Mantile | 2.09% | 1,399 | 1,358 | 3.02% | 0.63% |
| Olivete | 3.40% | 2,275 | 1,944 | 17.03% | 3.36% |
| Palo Maria | 3.63% | 2,423 | 2,288 | 5.90% | 1.21% |
| Pesa | 3.97% | 2,651 | 2,281 | 16.22% | 3.21% |
| Rizal | 4.78% | 3,194 | 2,946 | 8.42% | 1.72% |
| Sampalucan | 2.28% | 1,525 | 1,644 | -7.24% | -1.57% |
| San Roque | 4.15% | 2,773 | 2,465 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Santor | 9.05% | 6,046 | 6,037 | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| Sinipit | 3.80% | 2,542 | 2,672 | -4.87% | -1.04% |
| Sisilang na Ligaya | 0.88% | 587 | 623 | -5.78% | -1.25% |
| Social | 1.19% | 795 | 663 | 19.91% | 3.90% |
| Tugatug | 3.38% | 2,259 | 2,034 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Tulay na Bato | 3.43% | 2,291 | 2,034 | 12.64% | 2.54% |
| Vega | 9.22% | 6,162 | 6,108 | 0.88% | 0.19% |
| Bongabon Total | 66,839 | 64,173 | 4.15% | 0.86% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of Bongabon in the 2015 Census was 64,123 broken down into 14,990 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,491 | 7,523 | 5.25 | |
| 44,818 | 9,026 | 4.97 | |
| 49,243 | 10,184 | 4.84 | |
| 63,599 | 13,457 | 4.73 | |
| 59,288 | 13,408 | 4.42 | |
| 64,123 | 14,990 | 4.28 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,207 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,391 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,948 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,470 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,165 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,597 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,939 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,679 | 7.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,525 | 7.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,057 | 6.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,738 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,163 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,346 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,792 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,210 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 824 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 599 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 523 | 0.81% |
| Total | 64,173 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongabon grew from 3,923 in 1903 to 66,839 in 2020, an increase of 62,916 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 2,666 people, from the previous population of 64,173 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,923 | – | |
| 4,532 | 0.92% | |
| 11,885 | 4.94% | |
| 14,958 | 2.39% | |
| 20,854 | 2.97% | |
| 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% | |
| 66,839 | 0.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bongabon for the year 2019 was 43,697, broken down into 21,614 males and 22,083 females.
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, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Laur, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, Llanera, Nueva Ecija, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, and Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 115.99 kilometers (72.07 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Laur, Nueva Ecija, 6.44 kilometers (4.00 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Rizal, Nueva Ecija, 10.15 kilometers (6.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, 10.10 kilometers (6.28 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Llanera, Nueva Ecija, 13.37 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, 19.94 kilometers (12.39 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Talavera, Nueva Ecija, 24.24 kilometers (15.06 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S79°W)
Nearest cities
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 11.34 kilometers (7.05 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 24.10 kilometers (14.98 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 24.29 kilometers (15.09 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 27.20 kilometers (16.90 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 40.43 kilometers (25.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 61.22 kilometers (38.04 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
Distance from Manila: 115.99 kilometers (72.07 miles) to the South (S9°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.