Nabua, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 42 |
| Postal code | 4434 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 96.20 km2 (37.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 86,490 |
| Density (2020) | 899 / km2 (2,329 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 24' North, 123° 22' East (13.4075, 123.3733) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.9 meters (42.4 feet) |
Nabua is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 96.20 square kilometers or 37.14 square miles which constitutes 1.75% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 86,490. This represented 4.18% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.42% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 899 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,329 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Nabua has 42 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angustia | 2.37% | 2,049 | 1,916 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Antipolo Old | 2.56% | 2,210 | 2,057 | 7.44% | 1.52% |
| Antipolo Young | 1.12% | 972 | 839 | 15.85% | 3.15% |
| Aro-aldao | 1.15% | 996 | 907 | 9.81% | 1.99% |
| Bustrac | 1.37% | 1,181 | 1,409 | -16.18% | -3.65% |
| Dolorosa | 2.42% | 2,097 | 1,982 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Duran | 1.03% | 889 | 1,080 | -17.69% | -4.01% |
| Inapatan | 3.41% | 2,949 | 2,933 | 0.55% | 0.11% |
| La Opinion | 6.54% | 5,654 | 4,934 | 14.59% | 2.91% |
| La Purisima | 11.44% | 9,895 | 9,020 | 9.70% | 1.97% |
| Lourdes Old | 1.24% | 1,076 | 1,030 | 4.47% | 0.92% |
| Lourdes Young | 4.17% | 3,610 | 3,461 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Malawag | 3.72% | 3,214 | 3,047 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Paloyon Oriental | 0.81% | 699 | 831 | -15.88% | -3.58% |
| Paloyon Proper | 3.57% | 3,085 | 2,964 | 4.08% | 0.85% |
| Salvacion Que Gatos | 0.68% | 589 | 606 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| San Antonio | 3.28% | 2,839 | 2,820 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| San Antonio Ogbon | 3.77% | 3,262 | 2,871 | 13.62% | 2.72% |
| San Esteban | 2.09% | 1,811 | 2,157 | -16.04% | -3.61% |
| San Francisco | 0.86% | 746 | 532 | 40.23% | 7.38% |
| San Isidro | 0.62% | 534 | 704 | -24.15% | -5.65% |
| San Isidro Inapatan | 0.81% | 703 | 705 | -0.28% | -0.06% |
| San Jose | 2.11% | 1,826 | 1,759 | 3.81% | 0.79% |
| San Juan | 1.07% | 924 | 918 | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| San Luis | 0.42% | 359 | 392 | -8.42% | -1.83% |
| San Miguel | 1.98% | 1,710 | 1,686 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| San Nicolas | 1.28% | 1,108 | 751 | 47.54% | 8.53% |
| San Roque | 0.97% | 837 | 821 | 1.95% | 0.41% |
| San Roque Madawon | 1.05% | 912 | 749 | 21.76% | 4.23% |
| San Roque Sagumay | 1.26% | 1,086 | 944 | 15.04% | 2.99% |
| San Vicente Gorong-Gorong | 1.80% | 1,561 | 1,433 | 8.93% | 1.82% |
| San Vicente Ogbon | 2.90% | 2,505 | 2,727 | -8.14% | -1.77% |
| Santa Barbara | 1.72% | 1,490 | 1,425 | 4.56% | 0.94% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.13% | 1,845 | 1,873 | -1.49% | -0.32% |
| Santa Elena Baras | 2.70% | 2,332 | 2,146 | 8.67% | 1.76% |
| Santa Lucia Baras | 1.90% | 1,639 | 1,788 | -8.33% | -1.81% |
| Santiago Old | 2.64% | 2,286 | 2,311 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Santiago Young | 1.79% | 1,551 | 2,303 | -32.65% | -7.98% |
| Santo Domingo | 6.85% | 5,925 | 5,816 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Tandaay | 1.87% | 1,620 | 1,571 | 3.12% | 0.65% |
| Topas Proper | 2.88% | 2,489 | 2,301 | 8.17% | 1.67% |
| Topas Sogod | 1.65% | 1,425 | 1,355 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Nabua Total | 86,490 | 83,874 | 3.12% | 0.65% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Nabua for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱178,086,000.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 96,361,245.88 | – |
| 2010 | 99,274,917.13 | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 107,686,928.92 | 8.47% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 124,269,765.10 | – |
| 2014 | 143,122,619.14 | 15.17% |
| 2015 | 159,718,031.39 | 11.60% |
| 2016 | 178,086,000.83 | 11.50% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Nabua in the 2015 Census was 83,719 broken down into 16,625 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60,861 | 10,472 | 5.81 | |
| 65,871 | 11,874 | 5.55 | |
| 70,909 | 12,724 | 5.57 | |
| 75,322 | 14,331 | 5.26 | |
| 80,008 | 15,201 | 5.26 | |
| 83,719 | 16,625 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nabua is 10 to 14, with 9,916 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 976 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,665 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,403 | 8.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,426 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,916 | 11.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,262 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,982 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,812 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,099 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,885 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,375 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,249 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,569 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,008 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,681 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,133 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,424 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,009 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 976 | 1.16% |
| Total | 83,874 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nabua grew from 18,893 in 1903 to 86,490 in 2020, an increase of 67,597 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 2,616 people, from the previous population of 83,874 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18,893 | – | |
| 19,314 | 0.14% | |
| 29,433 | 2.13% | |
| 42,946 | 3.95% | |
| 66,657 | 3.94% | |
| 44,417 | -3.89% | |
| 48,635 | 1.84% | |
| 53,295 | 1.85% | |
| 60,885 | 1.34% | |
| 65,988 | 1.52% | |
| 70,909 | 1.55% | |
| 75,422 | 0.85% | |
| 80,111 | 2.22% | |
| 83,874 | 0.88% | |
| 86,490 | 0.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Nabua for the year 2019 was 47,951, broken down into 22,721 males and 25,230 females.
Location
The municipal center of Nabua is situated at approximately 13° 24' North, 123° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.9 meters or 42.4 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 Nabua are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Naga, Camarines Sur, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Baao, Camarines Sur, Bato, Camarines Sur, Bula, Camarines Sur, Libon, Albay, Buhi, Camarines Sur, and Ocampo, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 289.81 kilometers (180.08 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Baao, Camarines Sur, 5.15 kilometers (3.20 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 5.84 kilometers (3.63 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 12.25 kilometers (7.61 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Libon, Albay, 13.85 kilometers (8.60 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Buhi, Camarines Sur, 15.79 kilometers (9.81 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Ocampo, Camarines Sur, 16.80 kilometers (10.44 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 4.59 kilometers (2.85 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 25.59 kilometers (15.90 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 31.39 kilometers (19.51 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 38.98 kilometers (24.22 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 49.13 kilometers (30.53 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 83.83 kilometers (52.09 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Distance from Manila: 289.81 kilometers (180.08 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°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.