Gabaldon, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 3131 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 225.28 km2 (86.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,958 |
| Density (2020) | 173 / km2 (448 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 27' North, 121° 20' East (15.4540, 121.3371) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 135.0 meters (442.8 feet) |
Gabaldon is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 225.28 square kilometers or 86.98 square miles which constitutes 3.96% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,958. This represented 1.69% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.31% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 173 inhabitants per square kilometer or 448 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Gabaldon has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Sikat | 7.54% | 2,939 | 2,725 | 7.85% | 1.60% |
| Bagting | 9.05% | 3,525 | 3,138 | 12.33% | 2.48% |
| Bantug | 3.33% | 1,299 | 1,099 | 18.20% | 3.58% |
| Bitulok | 7.49% | 2,918 | 2,734 | 6.73% | 1.38% |
| Bugnan | 7.83% | 3,050 | 2,528 | 20.65% | 4.03% |
| Calabasa | 2.85% | 1,110 | 1,100 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| Camachile | 1.47% | 573 | 510 | 12.35% | 2.48% |
| Cuyapa | 4.86% | 1,892 | 2,063 | -8.29% | -1.80% |
| Ligaya | 15.83% | 6,167 | 5,788 | 6.55% | 1.34% |
| Macasandal | 3.98% | 1,552 | 1,345 | 15.39% | 3.06% |
| Malinao | 6.50% | 2,531 | 1,896 | 33.49% | 6.27% |
| Pantoc | 4.72% | 1,837 | 1,614 | 13.82% | 2.76% |
| Pinamalisan | 1.87% | 730 | 649 | 12.48% | 2.51% |
| Sawmill | 4.05% | 1,578 | 1,476 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| South Poblacion | 12.03% | 4,687 | 4,327 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Tagumpay | 6.60% | 2,570 | 2,391 | 7.49% | 1.53% |
| Gabaldon Total | 38,958 | 35,383 | 10.10% | 2.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Gabaldon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱101,968,545.88.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,873,958.65 | – |
| 2010 | 59,686,459.01 | 6.82% |
| 2011 | 65,072,606.60 | 9.02% |
| 2012 | 63,786,951.27 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 72,103,910.88 | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 81,618,360.24 | 13.20% |
| 2015 | 93,332,607.13 | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 101,968,545.88 | 9.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Gabaldon in the 2015 Census was 35,383 broken down into 8,510 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,725 | 4,241 | 5.12 | |
| 25,687 | 5,153 | 4.98 | |
| 28,304 | 6,038 | 4.69 | |
| 29,619 | 6,711 | 4.41 | |
| 32,238 | 7,529 | 4.28 | |
| 35,383 | 8,510 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gabaldon is 5 to 9, with 4,102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 307 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 770 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,329 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,102 | 11.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,859 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,262 | 9.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,009 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,657 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,414 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,376 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,021 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,965 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,563 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,268 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 972 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 696 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 440 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 373 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 307 | 0.87% |
| Total | 35,383 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gabaldon grew from 9,907 in 1960 to 38,958 in 2020, an increase of 29,051 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 3,575 people, from the previous population of 35,383 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,907 | – | |
| 13,865 | 3.34% | |
| 15,673 | 2.49% | |
| 17,169 | 1.84% | |
| 21,744 | 2.39% | |
| 25,750 | 3.22% | |
| 28,324 | 2.06% | |
| 29,619 | 0.62% | |
| 32,246 | 3.14% | |
| 35,383 | 1.78% | |
| 38,958 | 2.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Gabaldon for the year 2019 was 22,262, broken down into 10,921 males and 11,341 females.
Location
The municipal center of Gabaldon is situated at approximately 15° 27' North, 121° 20' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 135.0 meters or 442.8 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 Gabaldon are Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Dingalan, Aurora, Laur, Nueva Ecija, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, San Luis, Aurora, and General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 102.97 kilometers (63.98 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dingalan, Aurora, 9.34 kilometers (5.80 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Laur, Nueva Ecija, 22.00 kilometers (13.67 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, 28.43 kilometers (17.66 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, 33.37 kilometers (20.73 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- San Luis, Aurora, 35.16 kilometers (21.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, 34.85 kilometers (21.66 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Nearest cities
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 28.79 kilometers (17.89 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 39.97 kilometers (24.84 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 44.46 kilometers (27.62 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 52.64 kilometers (32.71 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 54.65 kilometers (33.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 77.81 kilometers (48.35 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
Distance from Manila: 102.97 kilometers (63.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°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.