DEMOGRAPHY
The Municipality of Pagbilao, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 38,406 male and 36,617 female with a total of 75,023 inhabitants. It is equivalent to 4.04% of Quezon’s total population, 1,857,005 (2015). In 2022, the estimated number of inhabitants in Pagbilao is 89,000 or 18.63% growth of population.
Demography is concerned with the collection and analysis of data relating to population indicators and the interpretation of these data against social, biological, economic, political, geographical, ecological and historical background. It should be understood that population is the most important set of information for planning. It is the basis for determining the level of needs for public services. Population creates local demand for goods and services affecting the level of economic activities in sustaining their viable existence in an area.
Population by Age Group and Gender
Per 2015 census, total population is 75,023. Of this figure, 38,406 or 51.19%% are males while 36,617 or 48.81% are females. This figure was assigned by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) when staff of the MPDC had their training with 2015 population and used in the training purpose. As such, the figure was assigned officially as the population of the municipality of Pagbilao, Quezon. Sex ratio therefore is 1:1.0625 meaning for every 100 females there are 106.25 males. Hence there is a predominance of male population.
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE GROUP AND GENDER
Calendar Year 2015 vs. Calendar Year 2022
| 2015-PSA DATA | 2022-PROJECTION | |||||
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| Age Groups | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total |
| Under 1 | 777 | 694 | 1,471 | 922 | 823 | 1,745 |
| 1 – 4 | 3,127 | 2,805 | 5,932 | 3,709 | 3,327 | 7,037 |
| 5 – 9 | 4,122 | 3,810 | 7,932 | 4,890 | 4,520 | 9,409 |
| 10 – 14 | 3,861 | 3,654 | 7,515 | 4,580 | 4,334 | 8,914 |
| 15 – 19 | 3,982 | 3,728 | 7,710 | 4,724 | 4,422 | 9,146 |
| 20 – 24 | 3,646 | 3,393 | 7,039 | 4,325 | 4,025 | 8,350 |
| 25 – 29 | 3,092 | 2,910 | 6,002 | 3,668 | 3,452 | 7,120 |
| 30 – 34 | 2,746 | 2,504 | 5,250 | 3,257 | 2,970 | 6,228 |
| 35 – 39 | 2,722 | 2,533 | 5,255 | 3,229 | 3,005 | 6,234 |
| 40 – 44 | 4,327 | 1,977 | 4,327 | 2,662 | 2,471 | 5,133 |
| 45 – 49 | 2,185 | 2,070 | 4,255 | 2,592 | 2,455 | 5,047 |
| 50 – 54 | 1,874 | 1,813 | 3,687 | 2,223 | 2,151 | 4,374 |
| 55 – 59 | 1,500 | 1,454 | 2,954 | 1,779 | 1,725 | 3,504 |
| 60 – 64 | 1,132 | 1,094 | 2,226 | 1,343 | 1,298 | 2,641 |
| 65 – 69 | 632 | 791 | 1,423 | 750 | 938 | 1,688 |
| 70 – 74 | 390 | 514 | 904 | 463 | 610 | 1,072 |
| 75 – 79 | 220 | 392 | 612 | 261 | 465 | 726 |
| 80 – 84 | 154 | 154 | 308 | 183 | 445 | 628 |
| 85 and over | nda | nda | nda | – | – | – |
| Total | 38,406 | 36,617 | 75,023 | 45,558 | 43,436 | 88,994 |
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Pagbilaoin Culture
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Parades and Street Dances:
- Floats and Costumes: The streets of Pagbilao come alive with colorful floats and participants in traditional costumes.
- Dance Performances: Street dances featuring local folklore and themes, often performed by students and community groups.
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Cultural Shows and Competitions:
- Music and Dance: Performances by local artists, including traditional and contemporary music and dance.
- Sports Events: Basketball, volleyball, and other sports competitions are often held as part of the festivities.
