Candelaria, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 2212 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 333.59 km2 (128.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,263 |
| Density (2020) | 91 / km2 (235 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 38' North, 119° 56' East (15.6271, 119.9291) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (36.9 feet) |
Candelaria is a coastal municipality in the province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 333.59 square kilometers or 128.80 square miles which constitutes 9.19% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,263. This represented 4.66% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.24% 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
Candelaria has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babancal | 6.57% | 1,987 | 1,769 | 12.32% | 2.48% |
| Binabalian | 7.61% | 2,302 | 1,951 | 17.99% | 3.54% |
| Catol | 4.25% | 1,286 | 1,344 | -4.32% | -0.92% |
| Dampay | 3.18% | 963 | 927 | 3.88% | 0.81% |
| Lauis | 7.05% | 2,133 | 1,894 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
| Libertador | 4.68% | 1,416 | 1,360 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Malabon | 10.49% | 3,175 | 2,627 | 20.86% | 4.07% |
| Malimanga | 4.06% | 1,228 | 1,148 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Pamibian | 4.73% | 1,431 | 1,316 | 8.74% | 1.78% |
| Panayonan | 4.02% | 1,216 | 1,067 | 13.96% | 2.79% |
| Pinagrealan | 4.76% | 1,441 | 1,183 | 21.81% | 4.24% |
| Poblacion | 4.10% | 1,240 | 1,093 | 13.45% | 2.69% |
| Sinabacan | 12.91% | 3,906 | 3,563 | 9.63% | 1.95% |
| Taposo | 3.85% | 1,164 | 1,088 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Uacon | 12.73% | 3,851 | 3,471 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Yamot | 5.04% | 1,524 | 1,373 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| Candelaria Total | 30,263 | 27,174 | 11.37% | 2.29% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Candelaria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,355,191.48.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,878,777.83 | – |
| 2010 | 66,586,392.37 | 39.07% |
| 2011 | 72,290,830.31 | 8.57% |
| 2012 | 68,495,441.87 | -5.25% |
| 2013 | 77,935,305.33 | 13.78% |
| 2014 | 89,974,114.97 | 15.45% |
| 2015 | 104,448,996.05 | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 111,355,191.48 | 6.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Candelaria in the 2015 Census was 27,151 broken down into 6,061 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,512 | 3,209 | 5.77 | |
| 20,170 | 3,894 | 5.18 | |
| 23,364 | 4,321 | 5.41 | |
| 24,243 | 5,111 | 4.74 | |
| 25,015 | 5,338 | 4.69 | |
| 27,151 | 6,061 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Candelaria is 5 to 9, with 3,007 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 316 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 545 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,465 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,007 | 11.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,832 | 10.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,492 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,043 | 7.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,950 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,893 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,704 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,517 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,473 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,277 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,172 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 934 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 788 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 390 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 316 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 376 | 1.38% |
| Total | 27,174 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Candelaria grew from 3,104 in 1903 to 30,263 in 2020, an increase of 27,159 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.29%, or an increase of 3,089 people, from the previous population of 27,174 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,104 | – | |
| 4,252 | 2.01% | |
| 5,682 | 1.46% | |
| 7,167 | 2.41% | |
| 9,799 | 2.79% | |
| 12,376 | 2.31% | |
| 14,630 | 3.41% | |
| 15,686 | 1.40% | |
| 18,539 | 1.69% | |
| 20,201 | 1.62% | |
| 23,399 | 3.20% | |
| 24,243 | 0.49% | |
| 25,020 | 1.15% | |
| 27,174 | 1.58% | |
| 30,263 | 2.29% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Candelaria for the year 2019 was 17,878, broken down into 8,637 males and 9,241 females.
Location
The municipal center of Candelaria is situated at approximately 15° 38' North, 119° 56' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 36.9 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 Candelaria are San Carlos, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Tarlac City, Tarlac, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, and Mabalacat, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are Masinloc, Zambales, Santa Cruz, Zambales, Palauig, Zambales, Infanta, Pangasinan, Iba, Zambales, and Botolan, Zambales. Its distance from the national capital is 160.77 kilometers (99.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Masinloc, Zambales, 10.02 kilometers (6.23 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Santa Cruz, Zambales, 15.26 kilometers (9.48 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Palauig, Zambales, 21.49 kilometers (13.35 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Infanta, Pangasinan, 22.14 kilometers (13.75 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Iba, Zambales, 33.59 kilometers (20.87 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Botolan, Zambales, 38.68 kilometers (24.04 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
Nearest cities
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 55.65 kilometers (34.58 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 58.88 kilometers (36.59 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 63.07 kilometers (39.19 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 72.31 kilometers (44.93 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 78.29 kilometers (48.65 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 82.24 kilometers (51.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
Distance from Manila: 160.77 kilometers (99.90 miles) to the Southeast (S44°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.