Ligaya, Municipality of Gabaldon, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Gabaldon |
| Postal code | 3131 |
| Population (2020) | 6,167 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5093, 121.2875 (15° 31' North, 121° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 113.0 meters (370.7 feet) |
Ligaya is a barangay in the municipality of Gabaldon, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,167. This represented 15.83% of the total population of Gabaldon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ligaya in the 2015 Census was 5,788 broken down into 1,438 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,497 | 670 | 5.22 | |
| 4,383 | 886 | 4.95 | |
| 4,672 | 1,009 | 4.63 | |
| 4,772 | 1,088 | 4.39 | |
| 5,256 | 1,198 | 4.39 | |
| 5,788 | 1,438 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ligaya is 10 to 14, with 721 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 130 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 566 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 670 | 11.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 721 | 12.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 526 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 464 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 407 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 419 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 407 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 352 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 295 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 249 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 169 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 174 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 94 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.62% |
| Total | 5,788 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ligaya grew from 3,497 in 1990 to 6,167 in 2020, an increase of 2,670 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 379 people, from the previous population of 5,788 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,497 | – | |
| 4,383 | 4.32% | |
| 4,677 | 1.40% | |
| 4,772 | 0.28% | |
| 5,256 | 3.58% | |
| 5,788 | 1.85% | |
| 6,167 | 1.34% |
Location
Ligaya is situated at approximately 15.5093, 121.2875, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 113.0 meters or 370.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ligaya shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.