Talugtug, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 3118 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 93.95 km2 (36.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,236 |
| Density (2020) | 269 / km2 (696 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 47' North, 120° 48' East (15.7782, 120.8078) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.7 meters (304.2 feet) |
Talugtug is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 93.95 square kilometers or 36.27 square miles which constitutes 1.65% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,236. This represented 1.09% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.20% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 269 inhabitants per square kilometer or 696 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Talugtug has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alula | 4.94% | 1,247 | 1,276 | -2.27% | -0.48% |
| Baybayabas | 6.59% | 1,663 | 1,451 | 14.61% | 2.91% |
| Buted | 2.82% | 712 | 683 | 4.25% | 0.88% |
| Cabiangan | 2.61% | 658 | 597 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Calisitan | 1.91% | 483 | 472 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Cinense | 3.09% | 780 | 800 | -2.50% | -0.53% |
| Culiat | 3.79% | 957 | 851 | 12.46% | 2.50% |
| Maasin | 3.34% | 842 | 778 | 8.23% | 1.68% |
| Magsaysay | 6.02% | 1,520 | 1,480 | 2.70% | 0.56% |
| Mayamot I | 2.89% | 730 | 658 | 10.94% | 2.21% |
| Mayamot II | 0.63% | 159 | 160 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Nangabulan | 3.71% | 936 | 893 | 4.82% | 0.99% |
| Osmeña | 4.33% | 1,093 | 1,091 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Pangit | 3.45% | 871 | 895 | -2.68% | -0.57% |
| Patola | 5.77% | 1,455 | 1,433 | 1.54% | 0.32% |
| Quezon | 4.87% | 1,230 | 1,062 | 15.82% | 3.14% |
| Quirino | 4.26% | 1,075 | 1,071 | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Roxas | 3.86% | 974 | 932 | 4.51% | 0.93% |
| Saguing | 0.77% | 195 | 155 | 25.81% | 4.95% |
| Sampaloc | 1.30% | 327 | 322 | 1.55% | 0.32% |
| Santa Catalina | 2.77% | 698 | 622 | 12.22% | 2.46% |
| Santo Domingo | 2.70% | 682 | 665 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Saringaya | 3.61% | 910 | 850 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Saverona | 6.98% | 1,762 | 1,552 | 13.53% | 2.71% |
| Tandoc | 3.56% | 898 | 945 | -4.97% | -1.07% |
| Tibag | 2.89% | 729 | 625 | 16.64% | 3.29% |
| Villa Boado | 4.72% | 1,192 | 1,053 | 13.20% | 2.64% |
| Villa Rosario | 1.81% | 458 | 445 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Talugtug Total | 25,236 | 23,817 | 5.96% | 1.23% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Talugtug for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,371,701.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,616,742.11 | – |
| 2010 | 42,260,265.31 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 45,975,799.97 | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 44,830,469.95 | -2.49% |
| 2013 | 50,633,367.68 | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 57,554,222.05 | 13.67% |
| 2015 | 64,331,007.62 | 11.77% |
| 2016 | 70,371,701.30 | 9.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Talugtug in the 2015 Census was 23,798 broken down into 5,820 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,033 | 2,961 | 4.74 | |
| 18,114 | 3,887 | 4.66 | |
| 18,895 | 4,168 | 4.53 | |
| 20,663 | 4,556 | 4.54 | |
| 21,291 | 5,140 | 4.14 | |
| 23,798 | 5,820 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talugtug is 5 to 9, with 2,452 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 284 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 468 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,967 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,452 | 10.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,387 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,203 | 9.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,020 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,774 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,670 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,474 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,538 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,417 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,187 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 995 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 740 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 581 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 360 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 284 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 300 | 1.26% |
| Total | 23,817 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talugtug grew from 5,127 in 1948 to 25,236 in 2020, an increase of 20,109 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 1,419 people, from the previous population of 23,817 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,127 | – | |
| 8,808 | 4.87% | |
| 10,702 | 1.92% | |
| 12,225 | 2.71% | |
| 11,734 | -0.82% | |
| 14,106 | 1.86% | |
| 18,119 | 4.80% | |
| 18,895 | 0.90% | |
| 20,671 | 1.25% | |
| 21,291 | 1.08% | |
| 23,817 | 2.16% | |
| 25,236 | 1.23% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Talugtug for the year 2019 was 15,621, broken down into 7,894 males and 7,727 females.
Location
The municipal center of Talugtug is situated at approximately 15° 47' North, 120° 48' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.7 meters or 304.2 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 Talugtug are Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, Umingan, Pangasinan, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, and Balungao, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 132.70 kilometers (82.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Guimba, Nueva Ecija, 13.60 kilometers (8.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Lupao, Nueva Ecija, 14.71 kilometers (9.14 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, 15.43 kilometers (9.59 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- Umingan, Pangasinan, 16.80 kilometers (10.44 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, 19.02 kilometers (11.82 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Balungao, Pangasinan, 19.67 kilometers (12.22 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Nearest cities
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 12.50 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 19.64 kilometers (12.20 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 33.78 kilometers (20.99 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 36.13 kilometers (22.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 39.60 kilometers (24.61 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 39.93 kilometers (24.81 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
Distance from Manila: 132.70 kilometers (82.46 miles) to the South (S8°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.