Licab, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 3112 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 67.37 km2 (26.01 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,269 |
| Density (2020) | 434 / km2 (1,125 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 32' North, 120° 46' East (15.5408, 120.7629) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.1 meters (82.2 feet) |
Licab is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 67.37 square kilometers or 26.01 square miles which constitutes 1.18% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,269. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.24% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 434 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,125 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Licab has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquino | 9.34% | 2,735 | 2,476 | 10.46% | 2.12% |
| Linao | 5.12% | 1,498 | 1,388 | 7.93% | 1.62% |
| Poblacion Norte | 4.63% | 1,356 | 1,393 | -2.66% | -0.57% |
| Poblacion Sur | 8.75% | 2,561 | 2,565 | -0.16% | -0.03% |
| San Casimiro | 10.97% | 3,211 | 3,268 | -1.74% | -0.37% |
| San Cristobal | 13.20% | 3,863 | 3,721 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| San Jose | 5.55% | 1,624 | 1,449 | 12.08% | 2.43% |
| San Juan | 12.84% | 3,758 | 3,641 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Santa Maria | 14.85% | 4,347 | 4,249 | 2.31% | 0.48% |
| Tabing Ilog | 3.69% | 1,080 | 1,031 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Villarosa | 11.06% | 3,236 | 3,073 | 5.30% | 1.09% |
| Licab Total | 29,269 | 28,254 | 3.59% | 0.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Licab for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱72,737,605.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,249,129.27 | – |
| 2010 | 42,445,733.01 | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 46,167,377.05 | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 44,555,164.65 | -3.49% |
| 2013 | 51,540,614.94 | 15.68% |
| 2014 | 58,458,115.50 | 13.42% |
| 2015 | 66,044,469.67 | 12.98% |
| 2016 | 72,737,605.87 | 10.13% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Licab in the 2015 Census was 28,254 broken down into 6,387 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,200 | 3,294 | 5.22 | |
| 21,551 | 4,225 | 5.10 | |
| 21,593 | 4,331 | 4.99 | |
| 23,675 | 5,169 | 4.58 | |
| 26,180 | 5,740 | 4.56 | |
| 28,254 | 6,387 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Licab is 5 to 9, with 2,915 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 283 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 449 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,200 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,915 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,801 | 9.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,766 | 9.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,731 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,357 | 8.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,005 | 7.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,815 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,603 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,726 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,386 | 4.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,116 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 733 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 626 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 449 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 293 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 283 | 1.00% |
| Total | 28,254 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Licab grew from 6,323 in 1903 to 29,269 in 2020, an increase of 22,946 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 1,015 people, from the previous population of 28,254 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,323 | – | |
| 7,047 | 0.69% | |
| 8,348 | 0.85% | |
| 7,854 | -0.62% | |
| 8,371 | 0.56% | |
| 12,193 | 3.75% | |
| 13,374 | 1.87% | |
| 14,543 | 1.69% | |
| 17,202 | 1.69% | |
| 21,555 | 4.32% | |
| 21,593 | 0.04% | |
| 23,675 | 1.28% | |
| 26,187 | 3.74% | |
| 28,254 | 1.46% | |
| 29,269 | 0.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Licab for the year 2019 was 17,436, broken down into 8,630 males and 8,806 females.
Location
The municipal center of Licab is situated at approximately 15° 32' North, 120° 46' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.1 meters or 82.2 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 Licab are Tarlac City, Tarlac, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Victoria, Tarlac, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, La Paz, Tarlac, and Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 107.70 kilometers (66.92 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Quezon, Nueva Ecija, 5.26 kilometers (3.27 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Victoria, Tarlac, 9.64 kilometers (5.99 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, 9.82 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- La Paz, Tarlac, 11.62 kilometers (7.22 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Guimba, Nueva Ecija, 13.45 kilometers (8.36 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Nearest cities
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 19.57 kilometers (12.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 22.55 kilometers (14.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 24.46 kilometers (15.20 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 32.23 kilometers (20.03 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 34.47 kilometers (21.42 miles) to the East (N90°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 36.91 kilometers (22.94 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
Distance from Manila: 107.70 kilometers (66.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°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.