Sampaloc, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 4329 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 104.78 km2 (40.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 13,629 |
| Density (2020) | 130 / km2 (337 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 10' North, 121° 38' East (14.1610, 121.6382) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 76.8 meters (251.9 feet) |
Sampaloc is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 104.78 square kilometers or 40.46 square miles which constitutes 1.20% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,629. This represented 0.70% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.08% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 130 inhabitants per square kilometer or 337 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sampaloc has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alupay | 8.03% | 1,095 | 996 | 9.94% | 2.01% |
| Apasan | 4.40% | 600 | 560 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Banot | 8.21% | 1,119 | 994 | 12.58% | 2.52% |
| Bataan | 6.04% | 823 | 709 | 16.08% | 3.19% |
| Bayongon | 10.82% | 1,475 | 1,762 | -16.29% | -3.67% |
| Bilucao | 5.83% | 794 | 704 | 12.78% | 2.56% |
| Caldong | 2.05% | 279 | 158 | 76.58% | 12.71% |
| Ibabang Owain | 2.00% | 273 | 106 | 157.55% | 22.03% |
| Ilayang Owain | 14.31% | 1,950 | 2,115 | -7.80% | -1.70% |
| Mamala | 1.86% | 253 | 138 | 83.33% | 13.61% |
| San Bueno | 1.35% | 184 | 280 | -34.29% | -8.46% |
| San Isidro | 12.79% | 1,743 | 2,061 | -15.43% | -3.47% |
| San Roque | 20.44% | 2,786 | 3,241 | -14.04% | -3.13% |
| Taquico | 1.87% | 255 | 83 | 207.23% | 26.65% |
| Sampaloc Total | 13,629 | 13,907 | -2.00% | -0.42% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sampaloc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱62,757,840.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35,673,124.14 | – |
| 2010 | 38,086,609.97 | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 41,513,671.35 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 42,132,140.30 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 45,536,572.71 | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 50,668,569.20 | 11.27% |
| 2015 | 57,407,869.77 | 13.30% |
| 2016 | 62,757,840.26 | 9.32% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sampaloc in the 2015 Census was 13,850 broken down into 3,035 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,042 | 2,324 | 4.75 | |
| 10,977 | 2,480 | 4.43 | |
| 12,843 | 2,847 | 4.51 | |
| 13,534 | 2,993 | 4.52 | |
| 12,991 | 3,079 | 4.22 | |
| 13,850 | 3,035 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sampaloc is 10 to 14, with 1,439 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 145 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 239 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,007 | 7.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,345 | 9.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,439 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,324 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,195 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 984 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 972 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 859 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 865 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 866 | 6.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 827 | 5.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 624 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 462 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 318 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 263 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 173 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 145 | 1.04% |
| Total | 13,907 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sampaloc grew from 1,263 in 1903 to 13,629 in 2020, an increase of 12,366 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 278 people, from the previous population of 13,907 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,263 | – | |
| 3,074 | 5.78% | |
| 4,540 | 1.97% | |
| 4,053 | -1.16% | |
| 6,538 | 4.29% | |
| 8,370 | 2.45% | |
| 8,874 | 1.18% | |
| 9,365 | 1.08% | |
| 11,132 | 1.74% | |
| 10,977 | -0.26% | |
| 12,858 | 3.45% | |
| 13,534 | 0.71% | |
| 13,107 | -1.16% | |
| 13,907 | 1.13% | |
| 13,629 | -0.42% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sampaloc for the year 2019 was 9,765, broken down into 4,761 males and 5,004 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sampaloc is situated at approximately 14° 10' North, 121° 38' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 76.8 meters or 251.9 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 Sampaloc are Tayabas, Quezon, Lucena, San Pablo, Laguna, Calamba, Laguna, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Lucban, Quezon, Mauban, Quezon, Luisiana, Laguna, Cavinti, Laguna, Majayjay, Laguna, and Pagbilao, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 85.44 kilometers (53.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lucban, Quezon, 10.38 kilometers (6.45 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Mauban, Quezon, 10.55 kilometers (6.56 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Luisiana, Laguna, 14.16 kilometers (8.80 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Cavinti, Laguna, 16.89 kilometers (10.50 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- Majayjay, Laguna, 17.97 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Pagbilao, Quezon, 21.62 kilometers (13.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
Nearest cities
- Tayabas, Quezon, 15.72 kilometers (9.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Lucena, 25.16 kilometers (15.63 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 35.23 kilometers (21.89 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 51.50 kilometers (32.00 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 53.41 kilometers (33.19 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 53.77 kilometers (33.41 miles) to the West (S83°W)
Distance from Manila: 85.44 kilometers (53.09 miles) to the Northwest (N56°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.