Nueva Vizcaya is a landlocked province located in the Cagayan Valley region of Luzon, Philippines. Its administrative center is Bayombong. This province shares its borders with several neighboring regions: Benguet to the west, Ifugao to the north, Isabela to the northeast, Quirino to the east, Aurora to the southeast, Nueva Ecija to the south, and Pangasinan to the southwest. Quirino province was established by separating it from Nueva Vizcaya in the year 1966.
Demographics
1. Population by Age Group:
- The age group with the highest population in Nueva Vizcaya is 5 to 9, with 47,459 individuals.
- Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4,210 individuals.
2. Population Composition:
- Young Dependent Population (Aged 14 and Below): This group, which includes infants/babies, children, and young adolescents/teenagers, makes up an aggregate of 31.56% of the population, totaling 142,738 individuals.
- Economically Active Population (Aged 15 to 64): Roughly, the economically active population and potential workforce constitute 63.37% of the population, with a total of 286,611 individuals.
- Old Dependent Population (Aged 65 and Over): Senior citizens aged 65 and over make up 5.07% of the population, totaling 22,938 individuals.
3. Age Dependency Ratios:
- Youth Dependents: Among the population of Nueva Vizcaya, there are 50 youth dependents for every 100 working-age individuals.
- Aged/Senior Citizens: There are 8 aged/senior citizens for every 100 working-age individuals.
- Overall Dependency: In total, there are 58 dependents (combining both the young and old-age) for every 100 working-age individuals.
4. Median Age:
- The median age of 25 indicates that half of the entire population of Nueva Vizcaya is aged less than 25, while the other half is over the age of 25.
| Name | City/ Municipality | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) | Area (km2) | Density (2020), per km2 | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Castañeda | municipality | 8,539 | 7,940 | 1.54% | 849.83 | 10 | 6 |
| Ambaguio | municipality | 15,472 | 15,250 | 0.30% | 156.26 | 99 | 8 |
| Aritao | municipality | 42,197 | 37,225 | 2.67% | 265.60 | 159 | 22 |
| Bagabag | municipality | 37,985 | 35,501 | 1.43% | 183.90 | 207 | 17 |
| Bambang | municipality | 55,789 | 53,433 | 0.91% | 345.00 | 162 | 25 |
| Bayombong | municipality, capital | 67,714 | 61,512 | 2.04% | 163.36 | 415 | 25 |
| Diadi | municipality | 19,236 | 18,122 | 1.26% | 181.20 | 106 | 19 |
| Dupax del Norte | municipality | 33,295 | 27,514 | 4.10% | 347.30 | 96 | 15 |
| Dupax del Sur | municipality | 21,224 | 19,111 | 2.23% | 374.70 | 57 | 19 |
| Kasibu | municipality | 41,776 | 37,705 | 2.18% | 318.80 | 131 | 30 |
| Kayapa | municipality | 26,469 | 23,714 | 2.34% | 740.20 | 36 | 30 |
| Quezon | municipality | 24,055 | 21,056 | 2.84% | 266.62 | 90 | 12 |
| Santa Fe | municipality | 18,276 | 16,180 | 2.60% | 399.81 | 46 | 16 |
| Solano | municipality | 65,287 | 59,517 | 1.97% | 139.80 | 467 | 22 |
| Villaverde | municipality | 20,118 | 18,507 | 1.77% | 81.50 | 247 | 9 |
| Nueva Vizcaya Total | 497,432 | 452,287 | 2.02% | 4,813.88 | 103 | 275 | |
Economy
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 737,739,738.68 | – |
| 2010 | 697,501,713.47 | -5.45% |
| 2011 | – | – |
| 2012 | 760,737,898.34 | – |
| 2013 | 827,711,908.67 | 8.80% |
| 2014 | 938,658,761.62 | 13.40% |
| 2015 | 1,042,719,184.11 | 11.09% |
| 2016 | 1,169,341,666.85 | 12.14% |
| End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax CollectionLocally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises | ||
Tourism
Nueva Vizcaya’s tourism industry thrives on its pristine natural beauty and cultural treasures. The province boasts unspoiled forests, tranquil rivers, and cascading waterfalls like the mighty Imugan Falls.
Nature enthusiasts can explore the captivating landscapes along the Dalton Pass, embark on exhilarating hikes through the Capisaan Cave System, or immerse themselves in the indigenous way of life through community-based tourism initiatives. Nueva Vizcaya’s cuisine, with its unique flavors and local dishes, provides a delightful culinary adventure.
