Lucena
Type | city (highly urbanized) |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
Barangay count | 33 |
Postal code | 4301 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Tayabas Bay [Sibuyan Sea] |
Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
Area (2013) | 80.21 km2 (30.97 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 278,924 |
Density (2020) | 3,477 / km2 (9,006 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 13° 56' North, 121° 37' East (13.9350, 121.6124) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) |
Lucena is a coastal highly urbanized city in the CALABARZON region. Although administratively independent due to its distinction as highly urbanized city, Lucena is commonly grouped with the province of Quezon. The highly urbanized city also serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 80.21 square kilometers or 30.97 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 278,924. This represented 1.72% of the total population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 3,477 inhabitants per square kilometer or 9,006 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lucena has 33 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) |
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Barangay 1 | 0.93% | 2,584 | 2,874 | -10.09% | -2.21% |
Barangay 10 | 1.85% | 5,152 | 5,597 | -7.95% | -1.73% |
Barangay 11 | 0.73% | 2,025 | 1,803 | 12.31% | 2.47% |
Barangay 2 | 0.43% | 1,195 | 1,640 | -27.13% | -6.45% |
Barangay 3 | 0.41% | 1,149 | 1,238 | -7.19% | -1.56% |
Barangay 4 | 1.04% | 2,910 | 3,399 | -14.39% | -3.22% |
Barangay 5 | 0.85% | 2,375 | 3,055 | -22.26% | -5.16% |
Barangay 6 | 0.23% | 650 | 914 | -28.88% | -6.92% |
Barangay 7 | 0.80% | 2,229 | 2,701 | -17.48% | -3.96% |
Barangay 8 | 1.43% | 4,001 | 4,399 | -9.05% | -1.98% |
Barangay 9 | 1.22% | 3,403 | 4,250 | -19.93% | -4.57% |
Barra | 1.93% | 5,389 | 4,703 | 14.59% | 2.91% |
Bocohan | 2.28% | 6,362 | 5,042 | 26.18% | 5.02% |
Cotta | 7.75% | 21,603 | 21,182 | 1.99% | 0.42% |
Dalahican | 9.09% | 25,346 | 22,676 | 11.77% | 2.37% |
Domoit | 1.98% | 5,528 | 4,635 | 19.27% | 3.78% |
Gulang-gulang | 10.18% | 28,405 | 28,644 | -0.83% | -0.18% |
Ibabang Dupay | 10.08% | 28,119 | 31,867 | -11.76% | -2.60% |
Ibabang Iyam | 10.07% | 28,078 | 25,718 | 9.18% | 1.87% |
Ibabang Talim | 1.37% | 3,815 | 3,367 | 13.31% | 2.66% |
Ilayang Dupay | 0.88% | 2,444 | 2,123 | 15.12% | 3.01% |
Ilayang Iyam | 4.36% | 12,170 | 12,679 | -4.01% | -0.86% |
Ilayang Talim | 0.82% | 2,279 | 1,861 | 22.46% | 4.36% |
Isabang | 5.02% | 14,013 | 11,218 | 24.92% | 4.79% |
Market View | 4.49% | 12,533 | 11,983 | 4.59% | 0.95% |
Mayao Castillo | 1.04% | 2,911 | 3,073 | -5.27% | -1.13% |
Mayao Crossing | 6.13% | 17,106 | 12,352 | 38.49% | 7.09% |
Mayao Kanluran | 4.65% | 12,962 | 11,241 | 15.31% | 3.04% |
Mayao Parada | 1.43% | 3,996 | 3,742 | 6.79% | 1.39% |
Mayao Silangan | 3.35% | 9,336 | 8,849 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
Ransohan | 0.61% | 1,701 | 1,540 | 10.45% | 2.11% |
Salinas | 0.69% | 1,921 | 1,724 | 11.43% | 2.30% |
Talao-talao | 1.88% | 5,234 | 4,159 | 25.85% | 4.96% |
Lucena Total | 278,924 | 266,248 | 4.76% | 0.98% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lucena for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱906,516,490.43.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 555,585,437.16 | – |
2010 | 597,371,518.24 | 7.52% |
2011 | 664,097,396.83 | 11.17% |
2012 | 602,400,932.26 | -9.29% |
2013 | 656,968,670.68 | 9.06% |
2014 | 732,214,908.91 | 11.45% |
2015 | 822,284,243.18 | 12.30% |
2016 | 906,516,490.43 | 10.24% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lucena in the 2015 Census was 265,011 broken down into 59,836 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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149,812 | 29,240 | 5.12 | |
176,801 | 36,556 | 4.84 | |
195,248 | 40,261 | 4.85 | |
234,935 | 49,246 | 4.77 | |
245,242 | 54,488 | 4.50 | |
265,011 | 59,836 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lucena is 5 to 9, with 28,600 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,663 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 5,650 | 2.12% |
1 to 4 | 23,611 | 8.87% |
5 to 9 | 28,600 | 10.74% |
10 to 14 | 27,623 | 10.37% |
15 to 19 | 27,884 | 10.47% |
20 to 24 | 25,941 | 9.74% |
25 to 29 | 21,581 | 8.11% |
30 to 34 | 19,232 | 7.22% |
35 to 39 | 17,502 | 6.57% |
40 to 44 | 15,082 | 5.66% |
45 to 49 | 13,867 | 5.21% |
50 to 54 | 11,843 | 4.45% |
55 to 59 | 9,489 | 3.56% |
60 to 64 | 7,367 | 2.77% |
65 to 69 | 4,644 | 1.74% |
70 to 74 | 2,787 | 1.05% |
75 to 79 | 1,882 | 0.71% |
80 and over | 1,663 | 0.62% |
Total | 266,248 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lucena grew from 77,006 in 1970 to 278,924 in 2020, an increase of 201,918 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 12,676 people, from the previous population of 266,248 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
77,006 | – | |
92,336 | 3.71% | |
107,880 | 3.16% | |
150,624 | 3.39% | |
177,750 | 3.15% | |
196,075 | 2.13% | |
236,390 | 2.61% | |
246,392 | 1.52% | |
266,248 | 1.49% | |
278,924 | 0.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lucena for the year 2019 was 163,736, broken down into 75,198 males and 88,538 females.
Location
The city center of Lucena is situated at approximately 13° 56' North, 121° 37' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.5 meters or 67.3 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 Lucena are Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, Santo Tomas, Batangas, and Calamba, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Pagbilao, Quezon, Sariaya, Quezon, Candelaria, Quezon, Lucban, Quezon, Padre Burgos, Quezon, and Dolores, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 99.60 kilometers (61.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pagbilao, Quezon, 8.93 kilometers (5.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Sariaya, Quezon, 10.01 kilometers (6.22 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Candelaria, Quezon, 20.31 kilometers (12.62 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Lucban, Quezon, 20.80 kilometers (12.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Padre Burgos, Quezon, 22.12 kilometers (13.74 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Dolores, Quezon, 24.51 kilometers (15.23 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
Nearest cities
- Tayabas, Quezon, 10.34 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 34.41 kilometers (21.38 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 48.44 kilometers (30.10 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 52.63 kilometers (32.71 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 54.05 kilometers (33.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 57.25 kilometers (35.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
Distance from Manila: 99.60 kilometers (61.89 miles) to the Northwest (N43°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.