Villaviciosa, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 2811 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 102.93 km2 (39.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,675 |
| Density (2020) | 55 / km2 (143 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 26' North, 120° 38' East (17.4379, 120.6253) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 175.3 meters (574.9 feet) |
Villaviciosa is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 102.93 square kilometers or 39.74 square miles which constitutes 2.45% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,675. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 55 inhabitants per square kilometer or 143 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Villaviciosa has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ap-apaya | 9.55% | 542 | 512 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Bol-lilising | 4.99% | 283 | 301 | -5.98% | -1.29% |
| Cal-lao | 16.56% | 940 | 929 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Lap-lapog | 16.14% | 916 | 765 | 19.74% | 3.86% |
| Lumaba | 9.83% | 558 | 504 | 10.71% | 2.17% |
| Poblacion | 15.81% | 897 | 954 | -5.97% | -1.29% |
| Tamac | 11.95% | 678 | 595 | 13.95% | 2.79% |
| Tuquib | 15.17% | 861 | 832 | 3.49% | 0.72% |
| Villaviciosa Total | 5,675 | 5,392 | 5.25% | 1.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Villaviciosa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱186,592,038.96.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,875,772.01 | – |
| 2010 | 37,760,308.02 | 30.77% |
| 2011 | 36,143,252.62 | -4.28% |
| 2012 | 50,083,289.84 | 38.57% |
| 2013 | 52,530,781.48 | 4.89% |
| 2014 | 36,183,964.19 | -31.12% |
| 2015 | 101,496,047.05 | 180.50% |
| 2016 | 186,592,038.96 | 83.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Villaviciosa in the 2015 Census was 5,373 broken down into 1,220 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,612 | 874 | 5.28 | |
| 4,631 | 888 | 5.22 | |
| 4,877 | 930 | 5.24 | |
| 5,144 | 1,081 | 4.76 | |
| 5,377 | 1,128 | 4.77 | |
| 5,373 | 1,220 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Villaviciosa is 5 to 9, with 637 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 80 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 80 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 397 | 7.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 637 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 552 | 10.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 431 | 7.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 393 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 364 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 359 | 6.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 355 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 277 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 337 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 315 | 5.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 211 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 186 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 139 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 104 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 129 | 2.39% |
| 80 and over | 126 | 2.34% |
| Total | 5,392 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Villaviciosa grew from 1,621 in 1918 to 5,675 in 2020, an increase of 4,054 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 283 people, from the previous population of 5,392 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,621 | – | |
| 2,574 | 2.34% | |
| 2,474 | -0.41% | |
| 3,194 | 2.27% | |
| 4,006 | 2.24% | |
| 3,865 | -0.72% | |
| 3,933 | 0.35% | |
| 4,612 | 1.61% | |
| 4,634 | 0.09% | |
| 4,877 | 1.10% | |
| 5,147 | 0.75% | |
| 5,377 | 1.60% | |
| 5,392 | 0.05% | |
| 5,675 | 1.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Villaviciosa for the year 2019 was 4,370, broken down into 2,322 males and 2,048 females.
Location
The municipal center of Villaviciosa is situated at approximately 17° 26' North, 120° 38' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 175.3 meters or 574.9 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 Villaviciosa are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are San Isidro, Abra, Pilar, Abra, Manabo, Abra, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Peñarrubia, Abra, and Sallapadan, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 317.36 kilometers (197.20 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Isidro, Abra, 3.96 kilometers (2.46 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Pilar, Abra, 3.94 kilometers (2.45 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Manabo, Abra, 8.46 kilometers (5.26 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Peñarrubia, Abra, 14.27 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Sallapadan, Abra, 14.42 kilometers (8.96 miles) to the East (N82°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 29.42 kilometers (18.28 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 33.37 kilometers (20.73 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 68.79 kilometers (42.74 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 84.12 kilometers (52.27 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 89.46 kilometers (55.59 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 96.64 kilometers (60.05 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
Distance from Manila: 317.36 kilometers (197.20 miles) to the South (S7°E)
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.