Torrijos, Province of Marinduque
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4903 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Area (2013) | 178.92 km2 (69.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,476 |
| Density (2020) | 170 / km2 (441 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 19' North, 122° 5' East (13.3194, 122.0862) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.9 meters (68.7 feet) |
Torrijos is a coastal municipality in the island province of Marinduque.
The municipality has a land area of 178.92 square kilometers or 69.08 square miles which constitutes 18.78% of Marinduque's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,476. This represented 12.74% of the total population of Marinduque province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 170 inhabitants per square kilometer or 441 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Torrijos has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangwayin | 1.01% | 309 | 325 | -4.92% | -1.06% |
| Bayakbakin | 0.98% | 298 | 316 | -5.70% | -1.23% |
| Bolo | 1.54% | 468 | 505 | -7.33% | -1.59% |
| Bonliw | 4.20% | 1,280 | 1,199 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Buangan | 7.14% | 2,175 | 2,253 | -3.46% | -0.74% |
| Cabuyo | 5.42% | 1,653 | 1,757 | -5.92% | -1.28% |
| Cagpo | 1.74% | 530 | 547 | -3.11% | -0.66% |
| Dampulan | 3.44% | 1,049 | 1,041 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Kay Duke | 1.63% | 498 | 512 | -2.73% | -0.58% |
| Mabuhay | 1.61% | 492 | 518 | -5.02% | -1.08% |
| Makawayan | 3.76% | 1,145 | 1,273 | -10.05% | -2.21% |
| Malibago | 10.55% | 3,216 | 2,901 | 10.86% | 2.19% |
| Malinao | 2.84% | 865 | 759 | 13.97% | 2.79% |
| Maranlig | 4.74% | 1,446 | 1,497 | -3.41% | -0.73% |
| Marlangga | 4.67% | 1,424 | 1,321 | 7.80% | 1.59% |
| Matuyatuya | 3.02% | 919 | 1,006 | -8.65% | -1.89% |
| Nangka | 3.37% | 1,026 | 916 | 12.01% | 2.42% |
| Pakaskasan | 1.32% | 403 | 394 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Payanas | 2.36% | 720 | 746 | -3.49% | -0.74% |
| Poblacion | 9.90% | 3,016 | 3,389 | -11.01% | -2.42% |
| Poctoy | 4.03% | 1,227 | 1,145 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Sibuyao | 6.30% | 1,920 | 1,689 | 13.68% | 2.73% |
| Suha | 5.25% | 1,599 | 1,654 | -3.33% | -0.71% |
| Talawan | 1.45% | 441 | 443 | -0.45% | -0.10% |
| Tigwi | 7.73% | 2,357 | 2,418 | -2.52% | -0.54% |
| Torrijos Total | 30,476 | 30,524 | -0.16% | -0.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Torrijos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱94,725,918.56.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,157,866.10 | – |
| 2010 | 57,339,644.61 | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 61,978,804.18 | 8.09% |
| 2012 | 61,199,969.22 | -1.26% |
| 2013 | 67,734,460.61 | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 76,071,025.34 | 12.31% |
| 2015 | 86,317,455.69 | 13.47% |
| 2016 | 94,725,918.56 | 9.74% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Torrijos in the 2015 Census was 30,512 broken down into 6,866 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,490 | 4,636 | 5.50 | |
| 25,803 | 5,131 | 5.03 | |
| 27,976 | 5,641 | 4.96 | |
| 29,333 | 6,324 | 4.64 | |
| 29,353 | 6,529 | 4.50 | |
| 30,512 | 6,866 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Torrijos is 10 to 14, with 3,846 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 318 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 675 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,919 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,664 | 12.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,846 | 12.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,170 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,975 | 6.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,791 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,731 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,782 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,649 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,571 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,388 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,243 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,033 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 827 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 559 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 383 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 318 | 1.04% |
| Total | 30,524 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Torrijos grew from 4,275 in 1903 to 30,476 in 2020, an increase of 26,201 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.03%, or a decrease of 48 people, from the previous population of 30,524 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,275 | – | |
| 4,933 | 0.91% | |
| 8,974 | 3.04% | |
| 10,697 | 1.82% | |
| 14,885 | 2.95% | |
| 18,137 | 1.95% | |
| 20,762 | 2.75% | |
| 22,255 | 1.40% | |
| 25,496 | 1.37% | |
| 25,807 | 0.23% | |
| 28,000 | 1.76% | |
| 29,360 | 0.66% | |
| 29,366 | 0.01% | |
| 30,524 | 0.74% | |
| 30,476 | -0.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Torrijos for the year 2019 was 19,391, broken down into 9,288 males and 10,103 females.
Location
The municipal center of Torrijos is situated at approximately 13° 19' North, 122° 5' East, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.9 meters or 68.7 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 Torrijos are Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, San Pablo, Laguna, Lipa, Batangas, and Batangas City, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Buenavista, Marinduque, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Gasan, Marinduque, Mogpog, Marinduque, Boac, Marinduque, and Catanauan, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 184.58 kilometers (114.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buenavista, Marinduque, 17.03 kilometers (10.58 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Santa Cruz, Marinduque, 18.41 kilometers (11.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Gasan, Marinduque, 25.93 kilometers (16.11 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Mogpog, Marinduque, 29.71 kilometers (18.46 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Boac, Marinduque, 30.09 kilometers (18.70 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Catanauan, Quezon, 39.61 kilometers (24.61 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
Nearest cities
- Lucena, 85.25 kilometers (52.97 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 94.75 kilometers (58.87 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 98.88 kilometers (61.44 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 116.91 kilometers (72.64 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 121.20 kilometers (75.31 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 121.36 kilometers (75.41 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
Distance from Manila: 184.58 kilometers (114.69 miles) to the Northwest (N40°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.