Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 735.28 km2 (283.89 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 66,739 |
| Density (2020) | 91 / km2 (235 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 17' North, 120° 1' East (15.2889, 120.0247) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.2 feet) |
Botolan is a coastal municipality in the province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 735.28 square kilometers or 283.89 square miles which constitutes 20.25% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 66,739. This represented 10.27% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.54% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 91 inhabitants per square kilometer or 235 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Botolan has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancal | 1.72% | 1,146 | 1,142 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Bangan | 2.16% | 1,444 | 1,327 | 8.82% | 1.79% |
| Batonlapoc | 2.18% | 1,455 | 1,092 | 33.24% | 6.23% |
| Belbel | 0.56% | 376 | 372 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Beneg | 2.95% | 1,969 | 1,575 | 25.02% | 4.81% |
| Binuclutan | 1.86% | 1,239 | 1,126 | 10.04% | 2.03% |
| Burgos | 1.11% | 741 | 650 | 14.00% | 2.80% |
| Cabatuan | 1.22% | 814 | 507 | 60.55% | 10.48% |
| Capayawan | 1.78% | 1,187 | 1,010 | 17.52% | 3.46% |
| Carael | 3.60% | 2,405 | 2,057 | 16.92% | 3.34% |
| Danacbunga | 4.57% | 3,053 | 2,970 | 2.79% | 0.58% |
| Maguisguis | 0.90% | 598 | 664 | -9.94% | -2.18% |
| Malomboy | 1.29% | 864 | 276 | 213.04% | 27.15% |
| Mambog | 6.78% | 4,524 | 4,145 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| Moraza | 0.68% | 453 | 501 | -9.58% | -2.10% |
| Nacolcol | 0.74% | 495 | 776 | -36.21% | -9.03% |
| Owaog-Nibloc | 0.63% | 420 | 479 | -12.32% | -2.73% |
| Paco | 2.90% | 1,935 | 1,598 | 21.09% | 4.11% |
| Palis | 0.68% | 455 | 409 | 11.25% | 2.27% |
| Panan | 4.38% | 2,926 | 2,728 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Parel | 1.88% | 1,257 | 1,091 | 15.22% | 3.03% |
| Paudpod | 1.42% | 946 | 860 | 10.00% | 2.03% |
| Poonbato | 2.00% | 1,333 | 998 | 33.57% | 6.28% |
| Porac | 5.36% | 3,579 | 3,306 | 8.26% | 1.68% |
| San Isidro | 2.70% | 1,802 | 1,533 | 17.55% | 3.46% |
| San Juan | 13.27% | 8,856 | 7,002 | 26.48% | 5.07% |
| San Miguel | 2.27% | 1,518 | 1,355 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
| Santiago | 3.49% | 2,331 | 2,025 | 15.11% | 3.01% |
| Tampo | 2.74% | 1,827 | 1,733 | 5.42% | 1.12% |
| Taugtog | 21.16% | 14,122 | 11,393 | 23.95% | 4.62% |
| Villar | 1.00% | 669 | 1,007 | -33.57% | -8.25% |
| Botolan Total | 66,739 | 57,707 | 15.65% | 3.11% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Botolan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱201,818,583.72.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 109,984,745.69 | – |
| 2010 | 116,835,569.65 | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 126,757,680.39 | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 122,471,172.91 | -3.38% |
| 2013 | 141,845,197.17 | 15.82% |
| 2014 | 169,741,105.37 | 19.67% |
| 2015 | 180,359,186.21 | 6.26% |
| 2016 | 201,818,583.72 | 11.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Botolan in the 2015 Census was 57,700 broken down into 13,702 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,588 | 6,860 | 5.19 | |
| 41,078 | 8,156 | 5.04 | |
| 46,556 | 9,629 | 4.83 | |
| 51,665 | 10,738 | 4.81 | |
| 54,430 | 12,271 | 4.44 | |
| 57,700 | 13,702 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Botolan is 5 to 9, with 6,490 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 490 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,247 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,059 | 8.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,490 | 11.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,106 | 10.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,876 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,289 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,530 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,824 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,493 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,155 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,087 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,702 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,180 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,732 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,162 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 738 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 547 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 490 | 0.85% |
| Total | 57,707 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Botolan grew from 5,174 in 1903 to 66,739 in 2020, an increase of 61,565 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.11%, or an increase of 9,032 people, from the previous population of 57,707 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,174 | – | |
| 8,814 | 3.42% | |
| 11,817 | 1.48% | |
| 11,535 | -0.25% | |
| 16,417 | 3.15% | |
| 23,848 | 3.72% | |
| 27,307 | 2.76% | |
| 27,125 | -0.13% | |
| 35,604 | 2.76% | |
| 41,084 | 2.72% | |
| 46,602 | 2.74% | |
| 51,675 | 1.44% | |
| 54,434 | 1.91% | |
| 57,707 | 1.12% | |
| 66,739 | 3.11% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Botolan for the year 2019 was 41,981, broken down into 20,275 males and 21,706 females.
Location
The municipal center of Botolan is situated at approximately 15° 17' North, 120° 1' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.2 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 Botolan are Olongapo, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Angeles, Tarlac City, Tarlac, San Carlos, Pangasinan, and San Fernando, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are Iba, Zambales, Cabangan, Zambales, Palauig, Zambales, San Felipe, Zambales, Masinloc, Zambales, and San Narciso, Zambales. Its distance from the national capital is 128.57 kilometers (79.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Iba, Zambales, 6.46 kilometers (4.01 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Cabangan, Zambales, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Palauig, Zambales, 20.17 kilometers (12.53 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- San Felipe, Zambales, 25.69 kilometers (15.96 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Masinloc, Zambales, 28.68 kilometers (17.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- San Narciso, Zambales, 30.83 kilometers (19.16 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Nearest cities
- Olongapo, 57.77 kilometers (35.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 59.51 kilometers (36.98 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Angeles, 62.72 kilometers (38.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 64.43 kilometers (40.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 78.60 kilometers (48.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 77.34 kilometers (48.06 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
Distance from Manila: 128.57 kilometers (79.89 miles) to the Southeast (S53°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.