Pila, Province of Laguna
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 4010 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 31.20 km2 (12.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 54,613 |
| Density (2020) | 1,750 / km2 (4,532 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 14' North, 121° 22' East (14.2374, 121.3618) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.4 feet) |
Pila is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The municipality has a land area of 31.20 square kilometers or 12.05 square miles which constitutes 1.62% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 54,613. This represented 1.61% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,750 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,532 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pila has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aplaya | 6.05% | 3,303 | 3,137 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Bagong Pook | 9.54% | 5,208 | 3,632 | 43.39% | 7.88% |
| Bukal | 1.40% | 767 | 721 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| Bulilan Norte | 4.24% | 2,314 | 2,210 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| Bulilan Sur | 6.37% | 3,481 | 3,340 | 4.22% | 0.87% |
| Concepcion | 2.22% | 1,211 | 1,111 | 9.00% | 1.83% |
| Labuin | 10.54% | 5,758 | 5,467 | 5.32% | 1.10% |
| Linga | 6.56% | 3,580 | 3,477 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
| Masico | 5.04% | 2,753 | 2,408 | 14.33% | 2.86% |
| Mojon | 2.45% | 1,336 | 1,117 | 19.61% | 3.84% |
| Pansol | 4.56% | 2,493 | 2,499 | -0.24% | -0.05% |
| Pinagbayanan | 11.16% | 6,094 | 5,691 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| San Antonio | 7.02% | 3,836 | 3,443 | 11.41% | 2.30% |
| San Miguel | 3.24% | 1,769 | 1,448 | 22.17% | 4.30% |
| Santa Clara Norte | 4.58% | 2,501 | 2,630 | -4.90% | -1.05% |
| Santa Clara Sur | 10.81% | 5,901 | 5,579 | 5.77% | 1.19% |
| Tubuan | 4.23% | 2,308 | 2,379 | -2.98% | -0.64% |
| Pila Total | 54,613 | 50,289 | 8.60% | 1.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pila for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,613,353.06.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,282,694.88 | – |
| 2010 | 62,890,265.42 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 53,595,797.23 | -14.78% |
| 2012 | 68,676,282.28 | 28.14% |
| 2013 | 76,531,372.64 | 11.44% |
| 2014 | 87,849,876.81 | 14.79% |
| 2015 | 97,979,801.45 | 11.53% |
| 2016 | 104,613,353.06 | 6.77% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pila in the 2015 Census was 50,257 broken down into 11,447 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,467 | 5,301 | 5.18 | |
| 31,237 | 6,245 | 5.00 | |
| 37,393 | 7,750 | 4.82 | |
| 44,227 | 9,358 | 4.73 | |
| 46,525 | 10,271 | 4.53 | |
| 50,257 | 11,447 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pila is 5 to 9, with 5,280 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 304 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,121 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,402 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,280 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,038 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,769 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,425 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,842 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,656 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,615 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,065 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,750 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,346 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,085 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,611 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,017 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 604 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 359 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 304 | 0.60% |
| Total | 50,289 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pila grew from 6,040 in 1903 to 54,613 in 2020, an increase of 48,573 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 4,324 people, from the previous population of 50,289 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,040 | – | |
| 6,917 | 0.86% | |
| 10,171 | 1.95% | |
| 13,606 | 3.03% | |
| 11,156 | -1.73% | |
| 15,551 | 3.30% | |
| 18,399 | 3.43% | |
| 20,962 | 2.64% | |
| 27,467 | 2.74% | |
| 31,251 | 2.45% | |
| 37,427 | 3.94% | |
| 44,227 | 2.33% | |
| 46,534 | 1.87% | |
| 50,289 | 1.49% | |
| 54,613 | 1.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pila for the year 2019 was 36,316, broken down into 17,325 males and 18,991 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pila is situated at approximately 14° 14' North, 121° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.4 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 Pila are San Pablo, Laguna, Calamba, Laguna, Cabuyao, Laguna, Santo Tomas, Batangas, Santa Rosa, Laguna, and Tanauan, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Victoria, Laguna, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Magdalena, Laguna, Bay, Laguna, Pagsanjan, Laguna, and Calauan, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 56.77 kilometers (35.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Victoria, Laguna, 3.71 kilometers (2.31 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Santa Cruz, Laguna, 7.69 kilometers (4.78 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Magdalena, Laguna, 8.39 kilometers (5.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Bay, Laguna, 10.44 kilometers (6.49 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Pagsanjan, Laguna, 10.69 kilometers (6.64 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Calauan, Laguna, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Nearest cities
- San Pablo, Laguna, 18.93 kilometers (11.76 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 21.57 kilometers (13.41 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 26.12 kilometers (16.23 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 27.72 kilometers (17.22 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Santa Rosa, Laguna, 28.20 kilometers (17.53 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 28.47 kilometers (17.69 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
Distance from Manila: 56.77 kilometers (35.28 miles) to the Northwest (N46°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.