Paniqui, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 35 |
| Postal code | 2307 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 105.16 km2 (40.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 103,003 |
| Density (2020) | 979 / km2 (2,537 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 40' North, 120° 35' East (15.6686, 120.5858) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.2 meters (79.4 feet) |
Paniqui is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 105.16 square kilometers or 40.60 square miles which constitutes 3.45% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 103,003. This represented 6.85% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 0.83% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 979 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,537 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Paniqui has 35 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abogado | 4.48% | 4,612 | 4,828 | -4.47% | -0.96% |
| Acocolao | 2.59% | 2,672 | 2,049 | 30.41% | 5.75% |
| Aduas | 1.78% | 1,836 | 1,508 | 21.75% | 4.23% |
| Apulid | 3.75% | 3,859 | 3,314 | 16.45% | 3.26% |
| Balaoang | 4.23% | 4,361 | 3,620 | 20.47% | 4.00% |
| Barang | 1.27% | 1,309 | 1,174 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Brillante | 0.69% | 707 | 593 | 19.22% | 3.77% |
| Burgos | 2.28% | 2,345 | 2,073 | 13.12% | 2.63% |
| Cabayaoasan | 3.04% | 3,128 | 2,890 | 8.24% | 1.68% |
| Canan | 3.12% | 3,211 | 2,911 | 10.31% | 2.09% |
| Carino | 5.04% | 5,196 | 4,643 | 11.91% | 2.40% |
| Cayanga | 1.82% | 1,872 | 1,669 | 12.16% | 2.45% |
| Colibangbang | 1.61% | 1,657 | 1,675 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Coral | 2.26% | 2,329 | 2,298 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Dapdap | 1.38% | 1,424 | 1,296 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| Estacion | 4.62% | 4,755 | 4,039 | 17.73% | 3.49% |
| Mabilang | 2.45% | 2,520 | 2,312 | 9.00% | 1.83% |
| Manaois | 1.51% | 1,552 | 1,218 | 27.42% | 5.23% |
| Matalapitap | 2.16% | 2,230 | 1,753 | 27.21% | 5.20% |
| Nagmisaan | 1.06% | 1,090 | 1,018 | 7.07% | 1.45% |
| Nancamarinan | 4.36% | 4,494 | 3,975 | 13.06% | 2.62% |
| Nipaco | 1.61% | 1,654 | 1,631 | 1.41% | 0.30% |
| Patalan | 3.15% | 3,247 | 2,835 | 14.53% | 2.90% |
| Poblacion Norte | 8.57% | 8,825 | 8,581 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Poblacion Sur | 4.58% | 4,719 | 4,933 | -4.34% | -0.93% |
| Rang-ayan | 2.33% | 2,399 | 2,113 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Salumague | 3.43% | 3,529 | 3,408 | 3.55% | 0.74% |
| Samput | 6.07% | 6,253 | 4,986 | 25.41% | 4.88% |
| San Carlos | 1.63% | 1,682 | 1,396 | 20.49% | 4.00% |
| San Isidro | 2.14% | 2,202 | 2,049 | 7.47% | 1.53% |
| San Juan de Milla | 1.05% | 1,077 | 926 | 16.31% | 3.23% |
| Santa Ines | 2.03% | 2,088 | 1,711 | 22.03% | 4.28% |
| Sinigpit | 2.10% | 2,160 | 2,051 | 5.31% | 1.10% |
| Tablang | 2.99% | 3,082 | 2,689 | 14.62% | 2.91% |
| Ventenilla | 2.84% | 2,927 | 2,441 | 19.91% | 3.90% |
| Paniqui Total | 103,003 | 92,606 | 11.23% | 2.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Paniqui for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱211,960,353.05.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 111,529,058.85 | – |
| 2010 | 115,873,016.80 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 126,669,186.29 | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 129,414,253.16 | 2.17% |
| 2013 | 143,591,361.75 | 10.95% |
| 2014 | 162,903,279.47 | 13.45% |
| 2015 | 188,384,952.68 | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 211,960,353.05 | 12.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Paniqui in the 2015 Census was 92,414 broken down into 22,412 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64,949 | 12,895 | 5.04 | |
| 70,973 | 14,552 | 4.88 | |
| 78,854 | 16,827 | 4.69 | |
| 83,261 | 18,388 | 4.53 | |
| 87,730 | 20,437 | 4.29 | |
| 92,414 | 22,412 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paniqui is 5 to 9, with 9,131 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,016 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,791 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,065 | 7.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,131 | 9.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,657 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,405 | 9.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,925 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,372 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,776 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 6,308 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,665 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,431 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,819 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,909 | 4.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,176 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,521 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,513 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,126 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 1,016 | 1.10% |
| Total | 92,606 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paniqui grew from 12,982 in 1903 to 103,003 in 2020, an increase of 90,021 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.26%, or an increase of 10,397 people, from the previous population of 92,606 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,982 | – | |
| 16,603 | 1.57% | |
| 19,124 | 0.71% | |
| 27,554 | 3.82% | |
| 35,416 | 2.23% | |
| 47,718 | 2.96% | |
| 53,031 | 2.14% | |
| 55,006 | 0.73% | |
| 64,949 | 1.68% | |
| 70,979 | 1.68% | |
| 78,883 | 2.29% | |
| 83,311 | 0.76% | |
| 87,730 | 1.90% | |
| 92,606 | 1.04% | |
| 103,003 | 2.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Paniqui for the year 2019 was 63,909, broken down into 31,102 males and 32,807 females.
Location
The municipal center of Paniqui is situated at approximately 15° 40' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.2 meters or 79.4 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 Paniqui are Tarlac City, Tarlac, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Ramos, Tarlac, Gerona, Tarlac, Moncada, Tarlac, Anao, Tarlac, Pura, Tarlac, and Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 126.84 kilometers (78.82 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ramos, Tarlac, 6.62 kilometers (4.11 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Gerona, Tarlac, 7.15 kilometers (4.44 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Moncada, Tarlac, 7.24 kilometers (4.50 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Anao, Tarlac, 8.59 kilometers (5.34 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- Pura, Tarlac, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, 9.59 kilometers (5.96 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Nearest cities
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 20.23 kilometers (12.57 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 33.98 kilometers (21.11 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 35.33 kilometers (21.95 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 37.68 kilometers (23.41 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 46.10 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 46.26 kilometers (28.74 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
Distance from Manila: 126.84 kilometers (78.82 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.