Pura, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 2312 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 31.01 km2 (11.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 23,712 |
| Density (2015) | 765 / km2 (1,981 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 37' North, 120° 39' East (15.6236, 120.6469) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Pura is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 31.01 square kilometers or 11.97 square miles which constitutes 1.02% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 23,712. This represented 1.74% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 765 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,981 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pura has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balite | 7.30% | 1,730 | 1,642 | 5.36% | 1.00% |
| Buenavista | 12.37% | 2,932 | 2,850 | 2.88% | 0.54% |
| Cadanglaan | 3.19% | 756 | 685 | 10.36% | 1.90% |
| Estipona | 17.72% | 4,201 | 4,188 | 0.31% | 0.06% |
| Linao | 6.06% | 1,437 | 1,322 | 8.70% | 1.60% |
| Maasin | 3.30% | 783 | 720 | 8.75% | 1.61% |
| Matindeg | 5.03% | 1,193 | 1,075 | 10.98% | 2.00% |
| Maungib | 5.93% | 1,406 | 1,354 | 3.84% | 0.72% |
| Naya | 4.48% | 1,062 | 924 | 14.94% | 2.69% |
| Nilasin 1st | 4.39% | 1,040 | 1,098 | -5.28% | -1.03% |
| Nilasin 2nd | 4.63% | 1,098 | 1,122 | -2.14% | -0.41% |
| Poblacion 1 | 5.34% | 1,266 | 1,198 | 5.68% | 1.06% |
| Poblacion 2 | 4.47% | 1,059 | 1,127 | -6.03% | -1.18% |
| Poblacion 3 | 5.09% | 1,207 | 1,287 | -6.22% | -1.21% |
| Poroc | 3.57% | 847 | 782 | 8.31% | 1.53% |
| Singat | 7.15% | 1,695 | 1,575 | 7.62% | 1.41% |
| Pura Total | 23,712 | 22,949 | 3.32% | 0.62% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Pura for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,874,342.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,517,737.44 | – |
| 2010 | 41,124,348.15 | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 44,296,794.70 | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 45,711,316.31 | 3.19% |
| 2013 | 50,330,696.75 | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 56,344,277.76 | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 62,877,337.65 | 11.59% |
| 2016 | 68,874,342.75 | 9.54% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pura is 5 to 9, with 2,310 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 376 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 407 |
| 1 to 4 | 1,857 |
| 5 to 9 | 2,310 |
| 10 to 14 | 2,200 |
| 15 to 19 | 2,137 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,891 |
| 25 to 29 | 1,685 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,619 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,549 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,422 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,481 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,235 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,093 |
| 60 to 64 | 888 |
| 65 to 69 | 686 |
| 70 to 74 | 493 |
| 75 to 79 | 376 |
| 80 and over | 383 |
| Total | 23,712 |
Historical population
The population of Pura grew from 10,227 in 1960 to 23,712 in 2015, an increase of 13,485 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 763 people, from the previous population of 22,949 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,227 | – | |
| 12,763 | 2.19% | |
| 14,409 | 2.46% | |
| 14,801 | 0.54% | |
| 18,032 | 1.99% | |
| 18,902 | 0.89% | |
| 21,081 | 2.37% | |
| 22,188 | 0.71% | |
| 22,949 | 1.24% | |
| 23,712 | 0.62% |
Location
The municipal center of Pura is situated at approximately 15° 37' North, 120° 39' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 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 Pura are Tarlac City, Muñoz, Cabanatuan, Urdaneta, San Jose, and Mabalacat. The nearest municipalities are Ramos, Gerona, Victoria, Paniqui, Anao, and Nampicuan. Its distance from the national capital is 119.78 kilometers (74.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Ramos, Tarlac, 4.73 kilometers (2.94 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Gerona, Tarlac, 5.51 kilometers (3.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Victoria, Tarlac, 6.33 kilometers (3.94 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Paniqui, Tarlac, 8.23 kilometers (5.11 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Anao, Tarlac, 11.87 kilometers (7.37 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija, 12.04 kilometers (7.48 miles) to the North (N4°W)
Nearest cities
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 16.43 kilometers (10.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 29.35 kilometers (18.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 37.33 kilometers (23.19 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 39.85 kilometers (24.76 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 41.12 kilometers (25.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 45.05 kilometers (27.99 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 119.78 kilometers (74.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 23,712, ranked 1,074 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 11.97 square kilometers, ranked 1,461 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 765 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 219 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.62%, ranked 1,476 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.