Cabangan, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 2203 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 175.29 km2 (67.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,118 |
| Density (2020) | 160 / km2 (415 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 10' North, 120° 3' East (15.1589, 120.0555) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Cabangan is a coastal municipality in the province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 175.29 square kilometers or 67.68 square miles which constitutes 4.83% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,118. This represented 4.33% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.23% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 160 inhabitants per square kilometer or 415 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cabangan has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonang | 3.33% | 937 | 890 | 5.28% | 1.09% |
| Apo-apo | 2.32% | 651 | 658 | -1.06% | -0.22% |
| Arew | 4.41% | 1,239 | 1,049 | 18.11% | 3.57% |
| Banuambayo | 1.17% | 329 | 275 | 19.64% | 3.85% |
| Cadmang-Reserva | 8.63% | 2,427 | 2,005 | 21.05% | 4.10% |
| Camiling | 5.99% | 1,685 | 1,582 | 6.51% | 1.34% |
| Casabaan | 2.50% | 703 | 604 | 16.39% | 3.25% |
| Del Carmen | 1.35% | 379 | 392 | -3.32% | -0.71% |
| Dolores | 4.66% | 1,310 | 1,219 | 7.47% | 1.53% |
| Felmida-Diaz | 2.18% | 612 | 499 | 22.65% | 4.39% |
| Laoag | 5.19% | 1,458 | 1,224 | 19.12% | 3.75% |
| Lomboy | 2.77% | 779 | 641 | 21.53% | 4.19% |
| Longos | 4.24% | 1,192 | 1,052 | 13.31% | 2.66% |
| Mabanglit | 7.46% | 2,098 | 1,991 | 5.37% | 1.11% |
| New San Juan | 6.57% | 1,848 | 1,533 | 20.55% | 4.01% |
| San Antonio | 2.80% | 788 | 742 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| San Isidro | 8.25% | 2,321 | 2,180 | 6.47% | 1.33% |
| San Juan | 5.94% | 1,671 | 1,655 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| San Rafael | 3.90% | 1,097 | 932 | 17.70% | 3.49% |
| Santa Rita | 7.58% | 2,130 | 1,944 | 9.57% | 1.94% |
| Santo Niño | 4.21% | 1,185 | 996 | 18.98% | 3.72% |
| Tondo | 4.55% | 1,279 | 1,100 | 16.27% | 3.22% |
| Cabangan Total | 28,118 | 25,163 | 11.74% | 2.37% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cabangan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,774,158.90.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,273,771.92 | – |
| 2010 | 49,902,293.68 | 3.37% |
| 2011 | 54,903,166.06 | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 52,938,774.33 | -3.58% |
| 2013 | 58,945,423.39 | 11.35% |
| 2014 | 67,346,417.11 | 14.25% |
| 2015 | 75,483,816.66 | 12.08% |
| 2016 | 83,774,158.90 | 10.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cabangan in the 2015 Census was 25,160 broken down into 5,989 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,323 | 3,164 | 4.84 | |
| 17,225 | 3,481 | 4.95 | |
| 18,848 | 4,032 | 4.67 | |
| 21,509 | 4,723 | 4.55 | |
| 23,082 | 5,130 | 4.50 | |
| 25,160 | 5,989 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cabangan is 5 to 9, with 2,630 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 292 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 568 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,503 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,630 | 10.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,549 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,210 | 8.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,157 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,064 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,699 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,475 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,319 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,324 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,258 | 5.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,033 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 806 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 599 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 344 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 292 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 333 | 1.32% |
| Total | 25,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cabangan grew from 3,015 in 1903 to 28,118 in 2020, an increase of 25,103 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 2,955 people, from the previous population of 25,163 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,015 | – | |
| 3,492 | 0.93% | |
| 5,310 | 2.12% | |
| 5,519 | 0.40% | |
| 7,484 | 2.71% | |
| 10,113 | 2.99% | |
| 11,586 | 2.77% | |
| 11,636 | 0.09% | |
| 15,337 | 2.80% | |
| 17,231 | 2.21% | |
| 18,848 | 1.94% | |
| 21,519 | 1.84% | |
| 23,082 | 2.59% | |
| 25,163 | 1.66% | |
| 28,118 | 2.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cabangan for the year 2019 was 17,204, broken down into 8,266 males and 8,938 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cabangan is situated at approximately 15° 10' North, 120° 3' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 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 Cabangan are Olongapo, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Angeles, Tarlac City, Tarlac, San Fernando, Pampanga, and Balanga, Bataan. The nearest municipalities are San Felipe, Zambales, Botolan, Zambales, San Narciso, Zambales, Iba, Zambales, San Marcelino, Zambales, and San Antonio, Zambales. Its distance from the national capital is 117.68 kilometers (73.13 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Felipe, Zambales, 10.95 kilometers (6.80 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Botolan, Zambales, 14.76 kilometers (9.17 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- San Narciso, Zambales, 16.08 kilometers (9.99 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Iba, Zambales, 20.29 kilometers (12.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- San Marcelino, Zambales, 23.09 kilometers (14.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- San Antonio, Zambales, 23.52 kilometers (14.62 miles) to the South (S9°E)
Nearest cities
- Olongapo, 43.75 kilometers (27.19 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 56.22 kilometers (34.93 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Angeles, 57.26 kilometers (35.58 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 67.81 kilometers (42.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 70.00 kilometers (43.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 74.44 kilometers (46.25 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Distance from Manila: 117.68 kilometers (73.13 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°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.