Palayan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 3132 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 101.40 km2 (39.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 45,383 |
| Density (2020) | 448 / km2 (1,159 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 32' North, 121° 5' East (15.5408, 121.0842) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 72.6 meters (238.0 feet) |
Palayan is a component city in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 101.40 square kilometers or 39.15 square miles which constitutes 1.78% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 45,383. This represented 1.96% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.37% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 448 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,159 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Palayan has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atate | 8.69% | 3,942 | 3,210 | 22.80% | 4.42% |
| Aulo | 2.84% | 1,289 | 1,190 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Bagong Buhay | 1.54% | 697 | 963 | -27.62% | -6.58% |
| Bo. Militar | 15.15% | 6,876 | 5,859 | 17.36% | 3.43% |
| Caballero | 7.96% | 3,614 | 2,981 | 21.23% | 4.14% |
| Caimito | 5.63% | 2,553 | 2,359 | 8.22% | 1.68% |
| Doña Josefa | 4.46% | 2,024 | 2,229 | -9.20% | -2.01% |
| Ganaderia | 2.98% | 1,354 | 1,323 | 2.34% | 0.49% |
| Imelda Valley | 5.72% | 2,596 | 2,356 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Langka | 2.97% | 1,349 | 1,302 | 3.61% | 0.75% |
| Malate | 4.70% | 2,131 | 1,893 | 12.57% | 2.52% |
| Maligaya | 2.31% | 1,050 | 1,406 | -25.32% | -5.96% |
| Manacnac | 4.82% | 2,189 | 1,929 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Mapait | 1.57% | 711 | 681 | 4.41% | 0.91% |
| Marcos Village | 6.04% | 2,742 | 2,393 | 14.58% | 2.91% |
| Popolon Pagas | 2.66% | 1,206 | 997 | 20.96% | 4.09% |
| Santolan | 4.40% | 1,996 | 1,985 | 0.55% | 0.12% |
| Sapang Buho | 9.91% | 4,496 | 3,892 | 15.52% | 3.08% |
| Singalat | 5.66% | 2,568 | 2,093 | 22.69% | 4.40% |
| Palayan Total | 45,383 | 41,041 | 10.58% | 2.14% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Palayan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱294,775,353.80.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 188,662,386.26 | – |
| 2010 | 209,796,726.70 | 11.20% |
| 2011 | 225,008,558.23 | 7.25% |
| 2012 | 193,648,163.43 | -13.94% |
| 2013 | 209,283,344.22 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 239,766,223.56 | 14.57% |
| 2015 | 272,329,408.81 | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 294,775,353.80 | 8.24% |
End notes:
| ||
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palayan in the 2015 Census was 40,966 broken down into 9,447 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,542 | 3,791 | 5.15 | |
| 26,334 | 5,364 | 4.91 | |
| 31,026 | 6,279 | 4.94 | |
| 32,106 | 6,816 | 4.71 | |
| 37,085 | 8,248 | 4.50 | |
| 40,966 | 9,447 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palayan is 5 to 9, with 4,405 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 316 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 750 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,541 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,405 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,348 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,021 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,915 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,362 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,958 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,734 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,358 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,268 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,886 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,569 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,118 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 707 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 455 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 330 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 316 | 0.77% |
| Total | 41,041 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Palayan grew from 8,382 in 1970 to 45,383 in 2020, an increase of 37,001 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 4,342 people, from the previous population of 41,041 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,382 | – | |
| 12,140 | 7.72% | |
| 14,959 | 4.26% | |
| 20,393 | 3.15% | |
| 26,851 | 5.29% | |
| 31,253 | 3.31% | |
| 32,790 | 0.66% | |
| 37,219 | 4.72% | |
| 41,041 | 1.88% | |
| 45,383 | 2.14% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Palayan for the year 2019 was 35,158, broken down into 18,080 males and 17,078 females.
Location
The city center of Palayan is situated at approximately 15° 32' North, 121° 5' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 72.6 meters or 238.0 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 Palayan are Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and Mabalacat, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Laur, Nueva Ecija, Llanera, Nueva Ecija, Talavera, Nueva Ecija, and Rizal, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 105.74 kilometers (65.70 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija, 7.72 kilometers (4.80 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, 11.34 kilometers (7.05 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Laur, Nueva Ecija, 11.71 kilometers (7.28 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Llanera, Nueva Ecija, 15.02 kilometers (9.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Talavera, Nueva Ecija, 18.28 kilometers (11.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Rizal, Nueva Ecija, 19.01 kilometers (11.81 miles) to the North (N6°E)
Nearest cities
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 13.81 kilometers (8.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 27.24 kilometers (16.93 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 29.10 kilometers (18.08 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 29.45 kilometers (18.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 53.42 kilometers (33.20 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 65.06 kilometers (40.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
Distance from Manila: 105.74 kilometers (65.70 miles) to the South (S6°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.