Bamban, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 2317 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 251.98 km2 (97.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 78,260 |
| Density (2020) | 311 / km2 (804 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 16' North, 120° 34' East (15.2732, 120.5668) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.8 meters (261.7 feet) |
Bamban is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 251.98 square kilometers or 97.29 square miles which constitutes 8.27% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 78,260. This represented 5.21% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 0.63% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 311 inhabitants per square kilometer or 804 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bamban 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anupul | 27.85% | 21,794 | 19,762 | 10.28% | 2.08% |
| Banaba | 1.42% | 1,115 | 801 | 39.20% | 7.21% |
| Bangcu | 0.34% | 266 | 191 | 39.27% | 7.22% |
| Culubasa | 0.55% | 434 | 271 | 60.15% | 10.42% |
| Dela Cruz | 3.04% | 2,381 | 2,292 | 3.88% | 0.81% |
| La Paz | 1.72% | 1,349 | 1,135 | 18.85% | 3.70% |
| Lourdes | 8.52% | 6,671 | 5,420 | 23.08% | 4.47% |
| Malonzo | 0.05% | 40 | 34 | 17.65% | 3.48% |
| San Nicolas | 25.27% | 19,777 | 19,739 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| San Pedro | 0.61% | 480 | 189 | 153.97% | 21.67% |
| San Rafael | 3.71% | 2,906 | 2,058 | 41.21% | 7.53% |
| San Roque | 15.32% | 11,986 | 10,678 | 12.25% | 2.46% |
| San Vicente | 4.82% | 3,772 | 2,676 | 40.96% | 7.49% |
| Santo Niño | 3.09% | 2,419 | 2,111 | 14.59% | 2.91% |
| Virgen de los Remedios | 3.67% | 2,870 | 2,109 | 36.08% | 6.70% |
| Bamban Total | 78,260 | 69,466 | 12.66% | 2.54% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bamban for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱160,283,175.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90,505,125.10 | – |
| 2010 | 97,290,413.03 | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 102,583,398.17 | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 99,486,479.38 | -3.02% |
| 2013 | 110,120,313.48 | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 115,401,631.66 | 4.80% |
| 2015 | 148,200,245.03 | 28.42% |
| 2016 | 160,283,175.60 | 8.15% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bamban in the 2015 Census was 69,290 broken down into 14,978 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,630 | 6,209 | 5.74 | |
| 37,105 | 7,797 | 4.76 | |
| 46,308 | 9,113 | 5.08 | |
| 61,471 | 11,296 | 5.44 | |
| 62,344 | 13,100 | 4.76 | |
| 69,290 | 14,978 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bamban is 10 to 14, with 7,830 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 421 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,430 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,940 | 8.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,710 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,830 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,349 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,570 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,682 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,848 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,673 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,003 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,650 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,004 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,327 | 3.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,655 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,261 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 650 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 463 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 421 | 0.61% |
| Total | 69,466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bamban grew from 3,002 in 1903 to 78,260 in 2020, an increase of 75,258 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.54%, or an increase of 8,794 people, from the previous population of 69,466 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,002 | – | |
| 4,846 | 3.07% | |
| 9,663 | 3.51% | |
| 11,553 | 1.85% | |
| 13,527 | 1.40% | |
| 18,474 | 3.10% | |
| 22,723 | 4.24% | |
| 26,072 | 2.79% | |
| 35,639 | 3.18% | |
| 37,115 | 0.76% | |
| 46,360 | 4.88% | |
| 61,644 | 4.01% | |
| 62,413 | 0.45% | |
| 69,466 | 2.06% | |
| 78,260 | 2.54% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bamban for the year 2019 was 41,370, broken down into 20,244 males and 21,126 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bamban is situated at approximately 15° 16' North, 120° 34' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.8 meters or 261.7 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 Bamban are Mabalacat, Pampanga, Angeles, Tarlac City, Tarlac, San Fernando, Pampanga, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Capas, Tarlac, Concepcion, Tarlac, Magalang, Pampanga, Porac, Pampanga, San Jose, Tarlac, and La Paz, Tarlac. Its distance from the national capital is 87.63 kilometers (54.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Capas, Tarlac, 7.39 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Concepcion, Tarlac, 11.07 kilometers (6.88 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Magalang, Pampanga, 12.09 kilometers (7.51 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Porac, Pampanga, 22.33 kilometers (13.87 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- San Jose, Tarlac, 25.15 kilometers (15.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- La Paz, Tarlac, 25.45 kilometers (15.81 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
Nearest cities
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 5.64 kilometers (3.50 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Angeles, 14.92 kilometers (9.27 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 23.66 kilometers (14.70 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 30.20 kilometers (18.77 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 41.33 kilometers (25.68 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 49.17 kilometers (30.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
Distance from Manila: 87.63 kilometers (54.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°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.