San Leonardo, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 3102 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 151.90 km2 (58.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 68,536 |
| Density (2020) | 451 / km2 (1,169 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 22' North, 120° 58' East (15.3607, 120.9593) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.8 meters (107.7 feet) |
San Leonardo is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 151.90 square kilometers or 58.65 square miles which constitutes 2.67% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 68,536. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 451 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,169 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Leonardo has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonifacio District | 4.81% | 3,294 | 3,175 | 3.75% | 0.78% |
| Burgos District | 3.17% | 2,172 | 2,423 | -10.36% | -2.28% |
| Castellano | 8.10% | 5,548 | 4,981 | 11.38% | 2.30% |
| Diversion | 2.19% | 1,501 | 1,534 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
| Magpapalayoc | 8.56% | 5,867 | 5,828 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Mallorca | 13.35% | 9,152 | 9,159 | -0.08% | -0.02% |
| Mambangnan | 12.54% | 8,597 | 8,125 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Nieves | 8.41% | 5,763 | 5,426 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Rizal District | 3.49% | 2,391 | 2,428 | -1.52% | -0.32% |
| San Anton | 10.20% | 6,993 | 5,496 | 27.24% | 5.20% |
| San Bartolome | 3.31% | 2,270 | 2,224 | 2.07% | 0.43% |
| San Roque | 4.80% | 3,292 | 3,373 | -2.40% | -0.51% |
| Tabuating | 6.77% | 4,638 | 4,542 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| Tagumpay | 1.73% | 1,188 | 982 | 20.98% | 4.09% |
| Tambo Adorable | 8.56% | 5,870 | 5,603 | 4.77% | 0.98% |
| San Leonardo Total | 68,536 | 65,299 | 4.96% | 1.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Leonardo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱147,613,693.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 99,646,230.20 | – |
| 2010 | 91,893,464.71 | -7.78% |
| 2011 | 96,910,564.14 | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 94,824,593.90 | -2.15% |
| 2013 | 107,517,082.25 | 13.39% |
| 2014 | 116,689,028.18 | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 133,346,346.91 | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 147,613,693.46 | 10.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Leonardo in the 2015 Census was 65,299 broken down into 15,012 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,736 | 7,395 | 5.37 | |
| 46,529 | 8,781 | 5.30 | |
| 50,478 | 10,068 | 5.01 | |
| 54,596 | 11,884 | 4.59 | |
| 58,078 | 12,776 | 4.55 | |
| 65,299 | 15,012 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Leonardo is 10 to 14, with 6,617 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 583 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,321 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,182 | 7.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,579 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,617 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,275 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,924 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,217 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,834 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,639 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,872 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,547 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,098 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,443 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,988 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,504 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 993 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 683 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 583 | 0.89% |
| Total | 65,299 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Leonardo grew from 7,082 in 1903 to 68,536 in 2020, an increase of 61,454 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 3,237 people, from the previous population of 65,299 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,082 | – | |
| 7,059 | -0.02% | |
| 10,716 | 2.11% | |
| 15,385 | 3.78% | |
| 18,635 | 1.70% | |
| 25,995 | 3.31% | |
| 29,201 | 2.36% | |
| 34,706 | 3.51% | |
| 39,740 | 1.36% | |
| 46,545 | 3.01% | |
| 50,478 | 1.75% | |
| 54,596 | 1.09% | |
| 58,120 | 2.30% | |
| 65,299 | 2.24% | |
| 68,536 | 1.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Leonardo for the year 2019 was 41,378, broken down into 20,026 males and 21,352 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Leonardo is situated at approximately 15° 22' North, 120° 58' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.8 meters or 107.7 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 San Leonardo are Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and Mabalacat, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are Jaen, Nueva Ecija, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, and General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 85.82 kilometers (53.32 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Jaen, Nueva Ecija, 4.79 kilometers (2.97 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, 6.59 kilometers (4.09 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, 6.87 kilometers (4.27 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S79°E)
- San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, 7.13 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, 11.04 kilometers (6.86 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, 11.51 kilometers (7.15 miles) to the East (S81°E)
Nearest cities
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 5.91 kilometers (3.67 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 14.13 kilometers (8.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 24.85 kilometers (15.44 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 38.83 kilometers (24.13 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 39.90 kilometers (24.79 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 42.28 kilometers (26.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
Distance from Manila: 85.82 kilometers (53.32 miles) to the South (S3°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.