Lemery, Province of Batangas
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Barangay count | 46 |
| Postal code | 4209 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Balayan Bay [Verde Island Passage] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 109.80 km2 (42.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 93,186 |
| Density (2020) | 849 / km2 (2,198 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 53' North, 120° 55' East (13.8837, 120.9132) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Lemery is a coastal municipality in the province of Batangas.
The municipality has a land area of 109.80 square kilometers or 42.39 square miles which constitutes 3.52% of Batangas's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 93,186. This represented 3.20% of the total population of Batangas province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 849 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,198 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lemery has 46 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anak-Dagat | 1.83% | 1,705 | 1,803 | -5.44% | -1.17% |
| Arumahan | 2.83% | 2,640 | 2,403 | 9.86% | 2.00% |
| Ayao-iyao | 3.41% | 3,182 | 3,683 | -13.60% | -3.03% |
| Bagong Pook | 1.36% | 1,264 | 1,336 | -5.39% | -1.16% |
| Bagong Sikat | 1.41% | 1,315 | 1,375 | -4.36% | -0.93% |
| Balanga | 1.10% | 1,027 | 1,050 | -2.19% | -0.47% |
| Bukal | 2.41% | 2,243 | 2,159 | 3.89% | 0.81% |
| Cahilan I | 2.41% | 2,244 | 2,189 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Cahilan II | 1.72% | 1,602 | 1,631 | -1.78% | -0.38% |
| Dayapan | 3.04% | 2,831 | 2,674 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| District I | 1.42% | 1,325 | 1,413 | -6.23% | -1.34% |
| District II | 0.65% | 606 | 917 | -33.91% | -8.35% |
| District III | 0.21% | 193 | 442 | -56.33% | -16.00% |
| District IV | 1.92% | 1,789 | 2,223 | -19.52% | -4.47% |
| Dita | 1.26% | 1,175 | 1,281 | -8.27% | -1.80% |
| Gulod | 2.12% | 1,971 | 1,791 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| Lucky | 0.99% | 927 | 909 | 1.98% | 0.41% |
| Maguihan | 2.27% | 2,115 | 2,450 | -13.67% | -3.05% |
| Mahabang Dahilig | 1.91% | 1,784 | 1,873 | -4.75% | -1.02% |
| Mahayahay | 1.85% | 1,721 | 1,505 | 14.35% | 2.86% |
| Maigsing Dahilig | 1.34% | 1,251 | 1,168 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Maligaya | 1.13% | 1,055 | 1,281 | -17.64% | -4.00% |
| Malinis | 2.12% | 1,971 | 2,030 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Masalisi | 1.29% | 1,206 | 1,054 | 14.42% | 2.88% |
| Mataas na Bayan | 3.59% | 3,345 | 3,035 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| Matingain I | 4.05% | 3,773 | 3,543 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| Matingain II | 1.47% | 1,372 | 1,449 | -5.31% | -1.14% |
| Mayasang | 2.95% | 2,749 | 2,439 | 12.71% | 2.55% |
| Niugan | 1.79% | 1,664 | 1,537 | 8.26% | 1.69% |
| Nonong Casto | 3.66% | 3,407 | 3,130 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Palanas | 2.77% | 2,580 | 3,103 | -16.85% | -3.81% |
| Payapa Ibaba | 2.53% | 2,362 | 2,089 | 13.07% | 2.62% |
| Payapa Ilaya | 3.99% | 3,721 | 3,457 | 7.64% | 1.56% |
| Rizal | 0.63% | 585 | 794 | -26.32% | -6.23% |
| Sambal Ibaba | 2.15% | 2,003 | 2,050 | -2.29% | -0.49% |
| Sambal Ilaya | 4.55% | 4,241 | 4,265 | -0.56% | -0.12% |
| San Isidro Ibaba | 1.56% | 1,457 | 1,484 | -1.82% | -0.39% |
| San Isidro Itaas | 3.37% | 3,142 | 3,507 | -10.41% | -2.29% |
| Sangalang | 2.27% | 2,112 | 2,101 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Sinisian East | 2.40% | 2,237 | 1,977 | 13.15% | 2.63% |
| Sinisian West | 2.38% | 2,218 | 2,012 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| Talaga | 4.16% | 3,881 | 3,291 | 17.93% | 3.53% |
| Tubigan | 1.90% | 1,767 | 1,390 | 27.12% | 5.18% |
| Tubuan | 1.37% | 1,280 | 1,151 | 11.21% | 2.26% |
| Wawa Ibaba | 2.89% | 2,692 | 2,934 | -8.25% | -1.80% |
| Wawa Ilaya | 1.56% | 1,456 | 1,779 | -18.16% | -4.13% |
| Lemery Total | 93,186 | 93,157 | 0.03% | 0.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lemery for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱203,038,365.96.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 111,761,526.04 | – |
| 2010 | 116,385,713.03 | 4.14% |
| 2011 | 138,767,971.44 | 19.23% |
| 2012 | 134,813,004.04 | -2.85% |
| 2013 | 147,202,381.29 | 9.19% |
| 2014 | 166,274,480.98 | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 185,819,400.75 | 11.75% |
| 2016 | 203,038,365.96 | 9.27% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lemery in the 2015 Census was 92,932 broken down into 20,141 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53,926 | 9,554 | 5.64 | |
| 58,060 | 11,011 | 5.27 | |
| 66,504 | 12,709 | 5.23 | |
| 76,009 | 14,851 | 5.12 | |
| 81,734 | 16,520 | 4.95 | |
| 92,932 | 20,141 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lemery is 5 to 9, with 9,759 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 808 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,755 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,572 | 8.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,759 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,064 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,066 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 8,993 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,965 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,382 | 7.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 6,449 | 6.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,507 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,043 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,928 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,168 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,559 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,006 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,265 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 868 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 808 | 0.87% |
| Total | 93,157 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lemery grew from 11,150 in 1903 to 93,186 in 2020, an increase of 82,036 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 93,157 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,150 | – | |
| 15,647 | 2.16% | |
| 19,207 | 1.03% | |
| 23,879 | 2.26% | |
| 23,700 | -0.07% | |
| 32,337 | 3.09% | |
| 36,207 | 2.29% | |
| 42,783 | 3.39% | |
| 53,932 | 2.34% | |
| 58,073 | 1.40% | |
| 66,528 | 2.96% | |
| 76,090 | 1.87% | |
| 81,825 | 2.68% | |
| 93,157 | 2.50% | |
| 93,186 | 0.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lemery for the year 2019 was 57,554, broken down into 28,595 males and 28,959 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lemery is situated at approximately 13° 53' North, 120° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 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 Lemery are Batangas City, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Santo Tomas, Batangas, and Trece Martires, Cavite. The nearest municipalities are Taal, Batangas, San Luis, Batangas, Agoncillo, Batangas, San Nicolas, Batangas, Santa Teresita, Batangas, and Alitagtag, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 78.54 kilometers (48.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Taal, Batangas, 1.21 kilometers (0.75 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- San Luis, Batangas, 3.20 kilometers (1.99 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Agoncillo, Batangas, 5.89 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- San Nicolas, Batangas, 6.42 kilometers (3.99 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Santa Teresita, Batangas, 7.06 kilometers (4.38 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Alitagtag, Batangas, 10.09 kilometers (6.27 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
Nearest cities
- Batangas City, Batangas, 21.06 kilometers (13.08 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 24.07 kilometers (14.96 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 27.87 kilometers (17.32 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 33.85 kilometers (21.04 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 34.95 kilometers (21.71 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 44.06 kilometers (27.38 miles) to the North (N6°W)
Distance from Manila: 78.54 kilometers (48.80 miles) to the North (N5°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.