Arayat, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 2012 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 134.48 km2 (51.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 144,875 |
| Density (2020) | 1,077 / km2 (2,790 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 9' North, 120° 46' East (15.1501, 120.7675) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.7 feet) |
Arayat is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 134.48 square kilometers or 51.92 square miles which constitutes 6.72% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 144,875. This represented 5.94% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 1.17% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,077 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,790 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Arayat has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arenas | 3.06% | 4,429 | 4,133 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Baliti | 1.97% | 2,849 | 2,582 | 10.34% | 2.09% |
| Batasan | 1.99% | 2,882 | 2,493 | 15.60% | 3.10% |
| Buensuceso | 3.47% | 5,023 | 4,322 | 16.22% | 3.21% |
| Candating | 3.86% | 5,588 | 5,029 | 11.12% | 2.24% |
| Cupang | 3.00% | 4,344 | 3,763 | 15.44% | 3.07% |
| Gatiawin | 4.92% | 7,121 | 6,323 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
| Guemasan | 2.88% | 4,170 | 4,118 | 1.26% | 0.26% |
| Kaledian | 3.97% | 5,755 | 5,423 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| La Paz | 0.67% | 964 | 1,059 | -8.97% | -1.96% |
| Lacmit | 3.59% | 5,197 | 5,124 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| Lacquios | 2.58% | 3,736 | 3,698 | 1.03% | 0.22% |
| Mangga-Cacutud | 7.59% | 10,996 | 10,133 | 8.52% | 1.74% |
| Mapalad | 2.73% | 3,955 | 3,735 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
| Matamo | 2.64% | 3,820 | 3,554 | 7.48% | 1.53% |
| Panlinlang | 2.35% | 3,411 | 3,214 | 6.13% | 1.26% |
| Paralaya | 1.40% | 2,026 | 1,913 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
| Plazang Luma | 3.70% | 5,362 | 5,330 | 0.60% | 0.13% |
| Poblacion | 1.52% | 2,197 | 3,167 | -30.63% | -7.41% |
| San Agustin Norte | 2.50% | 3,627 | 3,593 | 0.95% | 0.20% |
| San Agustin Sur | 1.39% | 2,011 | 1,772 | 13.49% | 2.70% |
| San Antonio | 2.31% | 3,351 | 3,361 | -0.30% | -0.06% |
| San Jose Mesulo | 3.72% | 5,388 | 5,004 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| San Juan Bano | 7.23% | 10,476 | 9,065 | 15.57% | 3.09% |
| San Mateo | 4.56% | 6,611 | 6,382 | 3.59% | 0.74% |
| San Nicolas | 6.10% | 8,832 | 8,227 | 7.35% | 1.50% |
| San Roque Bitas | 4.41% | 6,389 | 5,389 | 18.56% | 3.65% |
| Santo Niño Tabuan | 2.19% | 3,171 | 2,725 | 16.37% | 3.24% |
| Suclayin | 2.38% | 3,445 | 3,291 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| Telapayong | 5.35% | 7,749 | 5,570 | 39.12% | 7.20% |
| Arayat Total | 144,875 | 133,492 | 8.53% | 1.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Arayat for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱224,359,161.55.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 124,880,378.06 | – |
| 2010 | 132,109,614.94 | 5.79% |
| 2011 | 144,613,877.99 | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 140,926,845.49 | -2.55% |
| 2013 | 157,931,325.77 | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 183,173,113.60 | 15.98% |
| 2015 | 205,523,400.26 | 12.20% |
| 2016 | 224,359,161.55 | 9.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Arayat in the 2015 Census was 133,480 broken down into 28,144 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72,994 | 12,100 | 6.03 | |
| 85,940 | 14,949 | 5.75 | |
| 101,772 | 18,571 | 5.48 | |
| 118,205 | 21,946 | 5.39 | |
| 121,298 | 24,027 | 5.05 | |
| 133,480 | 28,144 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arayat is 10 to 14, with 13,991 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,121 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,416 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,684 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 13,779 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 13,991 | 10.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,674 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 12,567 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 10,942 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,595 | 7.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,186 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,031 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,455 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,030 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,610 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,690 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,752 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,684 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,285 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 1,121 | 0.84% |
| Total | 133,492 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arayat grew from 12,904 in 1903 to 144,875 in 2020, an increase of 131,971 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 11,383 people, from the previous population of 133,492 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,904 | – | |
| 12,302 | -0.30% | |
| 22,510 | 3.07% | |
| 22,783 | 0.12% | |
| 32,976 | 3.30% | |
| 45,840 | 3.27% | |
| 52,739 | 2.85% | |
| 56,742 | 1.47% | |
| 73,189 | 2.58% | |
| 85,940 | 3.05% | |
| 101,792 | 3.70% | |
| 118,312 | 2.10% | |
| 121,348 | 0.93% | |
| 133,492 | 1.83% | |
| 144,875 | 1.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Arayat for the year 2019 was 73,736, broken down into 34,975 males and 38,761 females.
Location
The municipal center of Arayat is situated at approximately 15° 9' North, 120° 46' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.7 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 Arayat are San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Malolos, Bulacan, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Santa Ana, Pampanga, Candaba, Pampanga, Mexico, Pampanga, San Luis, Pampanga, Magalang, Pampanga, and Cabiao, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 65.89 kilometers (40.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Ana, Pampanga, 6.26 kilometers (3.89 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Candaba, Pampanga, 8.79 kilometers (5.46 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Mexico, Pampanga, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- San Luis, Pampanga, 12.39 kilometers (7.70 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Magalang, Pampanga, 13.79 kilometers (8.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, 14.40 kilometers (8.95 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 15.91 kilometers (9.88 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Angeles, 19.81 kilometers (12.31 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 22.66 kilometers (14.08 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 26.17 kilometers (16.26 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 34.59 kilometers (21.49 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 41.95 kilometers (26.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Distance from Manila: 65.89 kilometers (40.94 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°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.