Cuenca, Province of Batangas
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 4222 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 58.18 km2 (22.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,235 |
| Density (2020) | 623 / km2 (1,613 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 54' North, 121° 3' East (13.9015, 121.0492) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 297.5 meters (975.8 feet) |
Cuenca is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Batangas.
The municipality has a land area of 58.18 square kilometers or 22.46 square miles which constitutes 1.87% of Batangas's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,235. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Batangas province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 623 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,613 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Cuenca has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balagbag | 2.25% | 817 | 848 | -3.66% | -0.78% |
| Barangay 1 | 5.52% | 1,999 | 1,883 | 6.16% | 1.27% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.09% | 395 | 263 | 50.19% | 8.94% |
| Barangay 3 | 2.30% | 833 | 735 | 13.33% | 2.67% |
| Barangay 4 | 2.78% | 1,008 | 930 | 8.39% | 1.71% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.96% | 347 | 378 | -8.20% | -1.78% |
| Barangay 6 | 1.38% | 500 | 513 | -2.53% | -0.54% |
| Barangay 7 | 5.98% | 2,167 | 1,861 | 16.44% | 3.26% |
| Barangay 8 | 4.66% | 1,688 | 1,537 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Bungahan | 6.87% | 2,491 | 2,032 | 22.59% | 4.38% |
| Calumayin | 0.60% | 219 | 326 | -32.82% | -8.03% |
| Dalipit East | 1.96% | 710 | 609 | 16.58% | 3.28% |
| Dalipit West | 2.51% | 910 | 593 | 53.46% | 9.43% |
| Dita | 12.85% | 4,655 | 4,579 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Don Juan | 1.96% | 711 | 885 | -19.66% | -4.50% |
| Emmanuel | 6.40% | 2,320 | 1,985 | 16.88% | 3.34% |
| Ibabao | 10.55% | 3,822 | 3,343 | 14.33% | 2.86% |
| Labac | 6.13% | 2,220 | 2,037 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Pinagkaisahan | 5.41% | 1,962 | 1,978 | -0.81% | -0.17% |
| San Felipe | 10.75% | 3,896 | 3,377 | 15.37% | 3.05% |
| San Isidro | 7.08% | 2,565 | 2,091 | 22.67% | 4.39% |
| Cuenca Total | 36,235 | 32,783 | 10.53% | 2.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Cuenca for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,720,964.26.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,445,689.13 | – |
| 2010 | 50,052,958.56 | 3.32% |
| 2011 | 55,462,955.25 | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 55,331,684.66 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 62,337,784.92 | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 69,375,094.61 | 11.29% |
| 2015 | 77,936,320.57 | 12.34% |
| 2016 | 86,720,964.26 | 11.27% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Cuenca in the 2015 Census was 32,750 broken down into 7,213 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,169 | 3,931 | 5.13 | |
| 22,758 | 4,386 | 5.19 | |
| 25,642 | 5,222 | 4.91 | |
| 28,541 | 6,014 | 4.75 | |
| 31,225 | 6,736 | 4.64 | |
| 32,750 | 7,213 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cuenca is 5 to 9, with 3,241 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 427 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 706 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,012 | 9.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,241 | 9.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,189 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,171 | 9.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,007 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,477 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,245 | 6.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,992 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,936 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,797 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,557 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,260 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 985 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 786 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 537 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 427 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 458 | 1.40% |
| Total | 32,783 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cuenca grew from 5,990 in 1903 to 36,235 in 2020, an increase of 30,245 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 3,452 people, from the previous population of 32,783 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,990 | – | |
| 7,106 | 1.08% | |
| 7,838 | 0.49% | |
| 9,063 | 1.50% | |
| 11,056 | 1.76% | |
| 14,538 | 2.71% | |
| 15,975 | 1.91% | |
| 17,109 | 1.38% | |
| 20,176 | 1.66% | |
| 22,758 | 2.28% | |
| 25,642 | 2.59% | |
| 28,581 | 1.51% | |
| 31,236 | 3.29% | |
| 32,783 | 0.92% | |
| 36,235 | 2.13% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Cuenca for the year 2019 was 23,766, broken down into 11,553 males and 12,213 females.
Location
The municipal center of Cuenca is situated at approximately 13° 54' North, 121° 3' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 297.5 meters or 975.8 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 Cuenca are Lipa, Batangas, Batangas City, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Santo Tomas, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are San Jose, Batangas, Alitagtag, Batangas, Santa Teresita, Batangas, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, San Nicolas, Batangas, and San Pascual, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 76.61 kilometers (47.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jose, Batangas, 6.16 kilometers (3.83 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Alitagtag, Batangas, 6.27 kilometers (3.89 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Santa Teresita, Batangas, 8.57 kilometers (5.32 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, 9.70 kilometers (6.03 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- San Nicolas, Batangas, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- San Pascual, Batangas, 13.12 kilometers (8.15 miles) to the South (S9°W)
Nearest cities
- Lipa, Batangas, 13.19 kilometers (8.20 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 16.11 kilometers (10.01 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 22.96 kilometers (14.27 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 24.76 kilometers (15.39 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 25.02 kilometers (15.55 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 35.19 kilometers (21.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
Distance from Manila: 76.61 kilometers (47.60 miles) to the North (N6°W)
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.