Concepcion, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 45 |
| Postal code | 2316 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 234.67 km2 (90.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 169,953 |
| Density (2020) | 724 / km2 (1,876 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 19' North, 120° 39' East (15.3243, 120.6554) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.0 meters (124.7 feet) |
Concepcion is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 234.67 square kilometers or 90.61 square miles which constitutes 7.70% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 169,953. This represented 11.30% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 1.37% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 724 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,876 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Concepcion has 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso | 5.61% | 9,534 | 8,750 | 8.96% | 1.82% |
| Balutu | 2.53% | 4,306 | 3,920 | 9.85% | 2.00% |
| Cafe | 1.91% | 3,239 | 2,776 | 16.68% | 3.30% |
| Calius Gueco | 0.76% | 1,295 | 1,233 | 5.03% | 1.04% |
| Caluluan | 3.11% | 5,280 | 4,694 | 12.48% | 2.51% |
| Castillo | 2.25% | 3,821 | 3,457 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Corazon de Jesus | 1.24% | 2,111 | 2,114 | -0.14% | -0.03% |
| Culatingan | 2.10% | 3,575 | 3,237 | 10.44% | 2.11% |
| Dungan | 0.68% | 1,161 | 965 | 20.31% | 3.97% |
| Dutung-A-Matas | 3.76% | 6,396 | 5,917 | 8.10% | 1.65% |
| Green Village | 1.68% | 2,862 | 2,560 | 11.80% | 2.37% |
| Lilibangan | 0.82% | 1,388 | 1,276 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
| Mabilog | 1.70% | 2,883 | 2,566 | 12.35% | 2.48% |
| Magao | 1.44% | 2,441 | 2,219 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Malupa | 1.02% | 1,729 | 1,547 | 11.76% | 2.37% |
| Minane | 2.19% | 3,719 | 3,725 | -0.16% | -0.03% |
| Panalicsian | 0.72% | 1,230 | 1,207 | 1.91% | 0.40% |
| Pando | 1.62% | 2,761 | 2,524 | 9.39% | 1.91% |
| Parang | 2.02% | 3,438 | 3,260 | 5.46% | 1.13% |
| Parulung | 1.01% | 1,714 | 1,725 | -0.64% | -0.13% |
| Pitabunan | 1.98% | 3,368 | 3,107 | 8.40% | 1.71% |
| San Agustin | 4.37% | 7,429 | 6,040 | 23.00% | 4.45% |
| San Antonio | 2.04% | 3,474 | 3,175 | 9.42% | 1.91% |
| San Bartolome | 1.42% | 2,415 | 2,113 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| San Francisco | 5.19% | 8,828 | 7,983 | 10.58% | 2.14% |
| San Isidro | 1.91% | 3,252 | 2,950 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| San Jose | 6.15% | 10,454 | 9,739 | 7.34% | 1.50% |
| San Juan | 3.12% | 5,296 | 4,565 | 16.01% | 3.18% |
| San Martin | 0.26% | 447 | 408 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| San Nicolas | 2.87% | 4,882 | 4,985 | -2.07% | -0.44% |
| San Nicolas Balas | 2.41% | 4,101 | 3,852 | 6.46% | 1.33% |
| San Vicente | 1.32% | 2,239 | 1,882 | 18.97% | 3.72% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.19% | 5,415 | 4,948 | 9.44% | 1.92% |
| Santa Maria | 1.33% | 2,259 | 1,644 | 37.41% | 6.92% |
| Santa Monica | 3.58% | 6,082 | 5,610 | 8.41% | 1.71% |
| Santa Rita | 3.29% | 5,586 | 4,958 | 12.67% | 2.54% |
| Santa Rosa | 3.35% | 5,693 | 4,846 | 17.48% | 3.45% |
| Santiago | 3.35% | 5,686 | 5,391 | 5.47% | 1.13% |
| Santo Cristo | 0.90% | 1,537 | 1,463 | 5.06% | 1.04% |
| Santo Niño | 2.61% | 4,434 | 3,971 | 11.66% | 2.35% |
| Santo Rosario | 1.19% | 2,030 | 1,819 | 11.60% | 2.34% |
| Talimunduc Marimla | 1.20% | 2,043 | 1,801 | 13.44% | 2.69% |
| Talimunduc San Miguel | 1.51% | 2,565 | 2,624 | -2.25% | -0.48% |
| Telabanca | 0.12% | 208 | 95 | 118.95% | 17.93% |
| Tinang | 3.15% | 5,347 | 4,547 | 17.59% | 3.47% |
| Concepcion Total | 169,953 | 154,188 | 10.22% | 2.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Concepcion for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱282,172,935.99.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 151,817,585.89 | – |
| 2010 | 160,853,638.96 | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 174,313,096.54 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 170,317,924.29 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 195,325,540.01 | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 229,209,936.00 | 17.35% |
| 2015 | 253,805,198.43 | 10.73% |
| 2016 | 282,172,935.99 | 11.18% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Concepcion in the 2015 Census was 154,055 broken down into 33,299 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103,136 | 17,092 | 6.03 | |
| 101,223 | 17,390 | 5.82 | |
| 115,170 | 20,851 | 5.52 | |
| 135,213 | 25,468 | 5.31 | |
| 139,783 | 29,081 | 4.81 | |
| 154,055 | 33,299 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Concepcion is 5 to 9, with 16,436 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,164 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,252 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 13,239 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 16,436 | 10.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 15,933 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 15,430 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 14,196 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 12,403 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 11,171 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 10,557 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 9,238 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 8,304 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,821 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,625 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,180 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,103 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,817 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,319 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 1,164 | 0.75% |
| Total | 154,188 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Concepcion grew from 12,962 in 1903 to 169,953 in 2020, an increase of 156,991 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 15,765 people, from the previous population of 154,188 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,962 | – | |
| 17,487 | 1.91% | |
| 32,702 | 3.18% | |
| 30,785 | -0.62% | |
| 45,084 | 3.41% | |
| 62,227 | 3.20% | |
| 72,554 | 3.13% | |
| 80,647 | 2.14% | |
| 103,146 | 2.49% | |
| 101,243 | -0.35% | |
| 115,171 | 2.80% | |
| 135,213 | 2.24% | |
| 139,832 | 1.23% | |
| 154,188 | 1.88% | |
| 169,953 | 2.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Concepcion for the year 2019 was 97,440, broken down into 48,633 males and 48,807 females.
Location
The municipal center of Concepcion is situated at approximately 15° 19' North, 120° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.0 meters or 124.7 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 Concepcion are Mabalacat, Pampanga, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Angeles, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, San Fernando, Pampanga, and Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Capas, Tarlac, Bamban, Tarlac, Magalang, Pampanga, La Paz, Tarlac, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, and San Antonio, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 88.37 kilometers (54.91 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Capas, Tarlac, 7.15 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Bamban, Tarlac, 11.07 kilometers (6.88 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- Magalang, Pampanga, 12.15 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- La Paz, Tarlac, 15.14 kilometers (9.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, 20.29 kilometers (12.61 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, 21.78 kilometers (13.53 miles) to the East (S85°E)
Nearest cities
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 14.20 kilometers (8.82 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 19.23 kilometers (11.95 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Angeles, 21.65 kilometers (13.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 31.61 kilometers (19.64 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 32.90 kilometers (20.44 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 38.11 kilometers (23.68 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
Distance from Manila: 88.37 kilometers (54.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°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.