San Roque, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 997 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5820, 124.2278 (13° 35' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.4 feet) |
San Roque, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 997. This represented 1.30% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque in the 2015 Census was 1,092 broken down into 200 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | 154 | 5.32 | |
| 788 | 154 | 5.12 | |
| 930 | 188 | 4.95 | |
| 999 | 206 | 4.85 | |
| 1,116 | 243 | 4.59 | |
| 1,092 | 200 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque is 15 to 19, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 7.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 116 | 10.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 124 | 11.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 5.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 4.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.91% |
| Total | 1,101 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque grew from 827 in 1990 to 997 in 2020, an increase of 170 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.07%, or a decrease of 104 people, from the previous population of 1,101 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 827 | – | |
| 798 | -0.67% | |
| 936 | 3.48% | |
| 1,004 | 0.97% | |
| 1,124 | 4.20% | |
| 1,101 | -0.39% | |
| 997 | -2.07% |
Location
San Roque is situated at approximately 13.5820, 124.2278, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Roque shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.