General Luna, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 4310 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tayabas Bay [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 101.02 km2 (39.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,804 |
| Density (2020) | 246 / km2 (636 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 41' North, 122° 10' East (13.6881, 122.1710) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.9 feet) |
General Luna is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 101.02 square kilometers or 39.00 square miles which constitutes 1.16% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,804. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.15% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 246 inhabitants per square kilometer or 636 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
General Luna has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacong Ibaba | 6.90% | 1,712 | 1,637 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Bacong Ilaya | 6.83% | 1,695 | 1,709 | -0.82% | -0.17% |
| Barangay 1 | 2.08% | 517 | 453 | 14.13% | 2.82% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.35% | 335 | 383 | -12.53% | -2.78% |
| Barangay 3 | 1.82% | 451 | 472 | -4.45% | -0.95% |
| Barangay 4 | 0.52% | 129 | 185 | -30.27% | -7.31% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.70% | 174 | 224 | -22.32% | -5.18% |
| Barangay 6 | 1.16% | 287 | 377 | -23.87% | -5.58% |
| Barangay 7 | 3.41% | 846 | 1,038 | -18.50% | -4.21% |
| Barangay 8 | 5.25% | 1,301 | 1,500 | -13.27% | -2.95% |
| Barangay 9 | 0.81% | 202 | 264 | -23.48% | -5.48% |
| Lavides | 2.07% | 513 | 544 | -5.70% | -1.23% |
| Magsaysay | 3.07% | 761 | 773 | -1.55% | -0.33% |
| Malaya | 7.19% | 1,783 | 1,870 | -4.65% | -1.00% |
| Nieva | 5.36% | 1,330 | 1,449 | -8.21% | -1.79% |
| Recto | 2.66% | 659 | 685 | -3.80% | -0.81% |
| San Ignacio Ibaba | 3.73% | 924 | 1,008 | -8.33% | -1.81% |
| San Ignacio Ilaya | 2.30% | 571 | 586 | -2.56% | -0.54% |
| San Isidro Ibaba | 5.60% | 1,388 | 1,391 | -0.22% | -0.05% |
| San Isidro Ilaya | 11.43% | 2,835 | 3,077 | -7.86% | -1.71% |
| San Jose | 9.38% | 2,326 | 2,260 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| San Nicolas | 4.16% | 1,033 | 1,116 | -7.44% | -1.61% |
| San Vicente | 4.07% | 1,010 | 1,070 | -5.61% | -1.21% |
| Santa Maria Ibaba | 1.87% | 465 | 519 | -10.40% | -2.29% |
| Santa Maria Ilaya | 1.06% | 262 | 361 | -27.42% | -6.52% |
| Sumilang | 3.23% | 801 | 891 | -10.10% | -2.22% |
| Villarica | 1.99% | 494 | 652 | -24.23% | -5.67% |
| General Luna Total | 24,804 | 26,494 | -6.38% | -1.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of General Luna for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱74,330,358.78.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 41,652,239.29 | – |
| 2010 | 43,998,842.03 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 47,900,499.07 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 46,111,374.43 | -3.74% |
| 2013 | 52,000,428.55 | 12.77% |
| 2014 | 59,143,385.53 | 13.74% |
| 2015 | 68,048,365.72 | 15.06% |
| 2016 | 74,330,358.78 | 9.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of General Luna in the 2015 Census was 26,467 broken down into 5,680 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,979 | 3,478 | 5.17 | |
| 20,956 | 3,985 | 5.26 | |
| 21,062 | 4,160 | 5.06 | |
| 23,302 | 4,835 | 4.82 | |
| 25,309 | 5,472 | 4.63 | |
| 26,467 | 5,680 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in General Luna is 10 to 14, with 3,183 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 185 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 485 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,235 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,967 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,183 | 12.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,981 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,435 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,979 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,733 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,610 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,422 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,358 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,138 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 922 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 762 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 544 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 340 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 215 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 185 | 0.70% |
| Total | 26,494 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of General Luna grew from 4,106 in 1939 to 24,804 in 2020, an increase of 20,698 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.38%, or a decrease of 1,690 people, from the previous population of 26,494 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,680 | 1.35% | |
| 8,123 | 4.97% | |
| 13,966 | 5.44% | |
| 15,193 | 1.70% | |
| 16,526 | 1.70% | |
| 17,997 | 0.86% | |
| 20,956 | 2.89% | |
| 21,068 | 0.11% | |
| 23,379 | 1.45% | |
| 25,373 | 3.02% | |
| 26,494 | 0.83% | |
| 24,804 | -1.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in General Luna for the year 2019 was 16,115, broken down into 7,977 males and 8,138 females.
Location
The municipal center of General Luna is situated at approximately 13° 41' North, 122° 10' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.9 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 General Luna are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, San Pablo, Laguna, Naga, Camarines Sur, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, and Lipa, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Macalelon, Quezon, Pitogo, Quezon, Catanauan, Quezon, Lopez, Quezon, Gumaca, Quezon, and Unisan, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 162.81 kilometers (101.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Macalelon, Quezon, 7.47 kilometers (4.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Pitogo, Quezon, 13.77 kilometers (8.56 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Catanauan, Quezon, 19.47 kilometers (12.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Lopez, Quezon, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Gumaca, Quezon, 26.86 kilometers (16.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Unisan, Quezon, 26.77 kilometers (16.64 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 66.29 kilometers (41.19 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 72.94 kilometers (45.32 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 100.68 kilometers (62.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 110.04 kilometers (68.38 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 111.91 kilometers (69.54 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 112.40 kilometers (69.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
Distance from Manila: 162.81 kilometers (101.17 miles) to the Northwest (N52°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.