San Marcelino, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 2207 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 416.86 km2 (160.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,719 |
| Density (2020) | 90 / km2 (234 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 59' North, 120° 9' East (14.9754, 120.1566) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.3 meters (145.2 feet) |
San Marcelino is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 416.86 square kilometers or 160.95 square miles which constitutes 11.48% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,719. This represented 5.81% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 90 inhabitants per square kilometer or 234 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Marcelino has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglao | 6.31% | 2,380 | 1,939 | 22.74% | 4.41% |
| Buhawen | 8.63% | 3,256 | 2,803 | 16.16% | 3.20% |
| Burgos | 5.71% | 2,155 | 2,060 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| Central | 1.84% | 694 | 761 | -8.80% | -1.92% |
| Consuelo Norte | 5.37% | 2,025 | 2,013 | 0.60% | 0.13% |
| Consuelo Sur | 5.44% | 2,053 | 1,931 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| La Paz | 3.79% | 1,428 | 1,236 | 15.53% | 3.09% |
| Laoag | 8.51% | 3,210 | 2,900 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Linasin | 8.13% | 3,066 | 2,544 | 20.52% | 4.01% |
| Linusungan | 4.47% | 1,686 | 1,654 | 1.93% | 0.40% |
| Lucero | 4.63% | 1,745 | 1,617 | 7.92% | 1.62% |
| Nagbunga | 6.43% | 2,425 | 2,129 | 13.90% | 2.78% |
| Rabanes | 6.94% | 2,618 | 2,035 | 28.65% | 5.45% |
| Rizal | 2.96% | 1,115 | 910 | 22.53% | 4.37% |
| San Guillermo | 1.90% | 716 | 883 | -18.91% | -4.32% |
| San Isidro | 5.55% | 2,095 | 1,931 | 8.49% | 1.73% |
| San Rafael | 7.75% | 2,924 | 2,480 | 17.90% | 3.53% |
| Santa Fe | 5.64% | 2,128 | 1,839 | 15.72% | 3.12% |
| San Marcelino Total | 37,719 | 33,665 | 12.04% | 2.42% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Marcelino for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱160,242,653.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 75,446,526.60 | – |
| 2010 | 82,671,644.70 | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 96,109,636.94 | 16.25% |
| 2012 | 96,346,811.99 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 110,215,310.24 | 14.39% |
| 2014 | 129,088,894.04 | 17.12% |
| 2015 | 145,226,447.81 | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 160,242,653.42 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Marcelino in the 2015 Census was 33,592 broken down into 8,098 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,472 | 7,568 | 4.82 | |
| 24,287 | 5,667 | 4.29 | |
| 25,430 | 5,866 | 4.34 | |
| 29,052 | 7,163 | 4.06 | |
| 31,825 | 7,871 | 4.04 | |
| 33,592 | 8,098 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Marcelino is 5 to 9, with 3,519 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 408 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 696 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,864 | 8.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,519 | 10.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,110 | 9.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,969 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,791 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,760 | 8.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,430 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,117 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,933 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,939 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,723 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,509 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,093 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 887 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 480 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 408 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 437 | 1.30% |
| Total | 33,665 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Marcelino grew from 5,041 in 1903 to 37,719 in 2020, an increase of 32,678 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.42%, or an increase of 4,054 people, from the previous population of 33,665 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,041 | – | |
| 6,346 | 1.46% | |
| 8,409 | 1.42% | |
| 10,316 | 2.12% | |
| 13,914 | 2.67% | |
| 17,801 | 2.44% | |
| 20,735 | 3.11% | |
| 24,964 | 3.78% | |
| 36,598 | 3.90% | |
| 24,425 | -7.30% | |
| 25,440 | 0.88% | |
| 29,052 | 1.85% | |
| 31,879 | 3.44% | |
| 33,665 | 1.04% | |
| 37,719 | 2.42% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Marcelino for the year 2019 was 22,887, broken down into 10,982 males and 11,905 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Marcelino is situated at approximately 14° 59' North, 120° 9' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.3 meters or 145.2 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 San Marcelino are Olongapo, Angeles, Balanga, Bataan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, San Fernando, Pampanga, and Malolos, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Castillejos, Zambales, San Antonio, Zambales, San Narciso, Zambales, San Felipe, Zambales, Subic, Zambales, and Cabangan, Zambales. Its distance from the national capital is 98.37 kilometers (61.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Castillejos, Zambales, 6.70 kilometers (4.16 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- San Antonio, Zambales, 7.72 kilometers (4.80 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- San Narciso, Zambales, 9.38 kilometers (5.83 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- San Felipe, Zambales, 13.29 kilometers (8.26 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Subic, Zambales, 13.66 kilometers (8.49 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Cabangan, Zambales, 23.09 kilometers (14.35 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Nearest cities
- Olongapo, 20.95 kilometers (13.02 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Angeles, 49.95 kilometers (31.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 52.75 kilometers (32.78 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 52.75 kilometers (32.78 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 58.08 kilometers (36.09 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 72.11 kilometers (44.81 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
Distance from Manila: 98.37 kilometers (61.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°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.