Bacolor, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 2001 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 71.70 km2 (27.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,066 |
| Density (2020) | 670 / km2 (1,736 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 60' North, 120° 39' East (14.9965, 120.6513) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.3 feet) |
Bacolor is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 71.70 square kilometers or 27.68 square miles which constitutes 3.58% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,066. This represented 1.97% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 670 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,736 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bacolor has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balas | 1.15% | 554 | 239 | 131.80% | 19.36% |
| Cabalantian | 12.74% | 6,126 | 4,466 | 37.17% | 6.88% |
| Cabambangan | 1.06% | 509 | 615 | -17.24% | -3.90% |
| Cabetican | 7.30% | 3,510 | 3,486 | 0.69% | 0.14% |
| Calibutbut | 26.42% | 12,701 | 12,048 | 5.42% | 1.12% |
| Concepcion | 0.46% | 223 | 160 | 39.38% | 7.24% |
| Dolores | 1.51% | 724 | 544 | 33.09% | 6.20% |
| Duat | 0.74% | 358 | 210 | 70.48% | 11.88% |
| Macabacle | 2.08% | 1,001 | 780 | 28.33% | 5.39% |
| Magliman | 5.12% | 2,461 | 2,156 | 14.15% | 2.82% |
| Maliwalu | 2.99% | 1,438 | 1,203 | 19.53% | 3.83% |
| Mesalipit | 0.16% | 75 | 191 | -60.73% | -17.86% |
| Parulog | 2.01% | 967 | 656 | 47.41% | 8.51% |
| Potrero | 1.67% | 804 | 350 | 129.71% | 19.13% |
| San Antonio | 2.56% | 1,231 | 747 | 64.79% | 11.09% |
| San Isidro | 14.28% | 6,865 | 5,703 | 20.38% | 3.98% |
| San Vicente | 6.04% | 2,905 | 2,643 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Santa Barbara | 3.15% | 1,514 | 1,061 | 42.70% | 7.77% |
| Santa Ines | 2.91% | 1,400 | 1,112 | 25.90% | 4.97% |
| Talba | 0.35% | 168 | 135 | 24.44% | 4.71% |
| Tinajero | 5.27% | 2,532 | 955 | 165.13% | 22.78% |
| Bacolor Total | 48,066 | 39,460 | 21.81% | 4.24% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bacolor for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱137,654,961.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,499,072.86 | – |
| 2010 | 68,092,231.20 | 22.69% |
| 2011 | 79,814,980.47 | 17.22% |
| 2012 | 74,298,873.63 | -6.91% |
| 2013 | 90,714,345.12 | 22.09% |
| 2014 | 108,741,037.19 | 19.87% |
| 2015 | 122,117,654.18 | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 137,654,961.27 | 12.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacolor in the 2015 Census was 39,393 broken down into 9,593 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67,228 | 11,470 | 5.86 | |
| 13,097 | 2,564 | 5.11 | |
| 16,147 | 3,029 | 5.33 | |
| 25,180 | 5,470 | 4.60 | |
| 31,494 | 7,077 | 4.45 | |
| 39,393 | 9,593 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacolor is 15 to 19, with 3,877 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 335 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 685 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,966 | 7.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,826 | 9.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,696 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,877 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,440 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,168 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,242 | 8.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,128 | 7.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,548 | 6.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,266 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,817 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,463 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,211 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 936 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 474 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 382 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 335 | 0.85% |
| Total | 39,460 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacolor grew from 13,493 in 1903 to 48,066 in 2020, an increase of 34,573 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.24%, or an increase of 8,606 people, from the previous population of 39,460 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13,493 | – | |
| 15,302 | 0.80% | |
| 19,129 | 1.12% | |
| 22,920 | 1.87% | |
| 29,634 | 2.28% | |
| 40,212 | 3.03% | |
| 46,044 | 2.75% | |
| 50,942 | 2.04% | |
| 67,259 | 2.82% | |
| 13,097 | -26.40% | |
| 16,147 | 4.59% | |
| 25,238 | 6.35% | |
| 31,508 | 8.41% | |
| 39,460 | 4.38% | |
| 48,066 | 4.24% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bacolor for the year 2019 was 49,279, broken down into 23,763 males and 25,516 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bacolor is situated at approximately 14° 60' North, 120° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.3 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 Bacolor are San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Malolos, Bulacan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Balanga, Bataan, and Meycauayan, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Santa Rita, Pampanga, Guagua, Pampanga, Minalin, Pampanga, Santo Tomas, Pampanga, Sasmuan, Pampanga, and Lubao, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 57.14 kilometers (35.50 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Rita, Pampanga, 3.75 kilometers (2.33 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Guagua, Pampanga, 4.02 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 4.70 kilometers (2.92 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Santo Tomas, Pampanga, 6.16 kilometers (3.83 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Sasmuan, Pampanga, 7.44 kilometers (4.62 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Lubao, Pampanga, 8.57 kilometers (5.33 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 5.63 kilometers (3.50 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Angeles, 17.27 kilometers (10.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 24.36 kilometers (15.13 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 26.36 kilometers (16.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Balanga, Bataan, 37.11 kilometers (23.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 43.73 kilometers (27.17 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
Distance from Manila: 57.14 kilometers (35.50 miles) to the Southeast (S38°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.