Roxas, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 5212 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 85.26 km2 (32.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 58,849 |
| Density (2020) | 690 / km2 (1,788 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 35' North, 121° 31' East (12.5898, 121.5167) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Roxas is a coastal municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 85.26 square kilometers or 32.92 square miles which constitutes 2.01% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 58,849. This represented 6.48% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.82% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 690 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,788 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Roxas has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 12.11% | 7,128 | 6,868 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
| Cantil | 5.61% | 3,301 | 3,148 | 4.86% | 1.00% |
| Dangay | 6.51% | 3,833 | 3,743 | 2.40% | 0.50% |
| Happy Valley | 2.25% | 1,323 | 1,199 | 10.34% | 2.09% |
| Libertad | 3.19% | 1,875 | 1,663 | 12.75% | 2.56% |
| Libtong | 4.08% | 2,400 | 2,249 | 6.71% | 1.38% |
| Little Tanauan | 1.67% | 983 | 881 | 11.58% | 2.33% |
| Mabuhay | 2.49% | 1,468 | 1,433 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Maraska | 1.12% | 662 | 611 | 8.35% | 1.70% |
| Odiong | 6.57% | 3,864 | 3,525 | 9.62% | 1.95% |
| Paclasan | 8.98% | 5,283 | 5,202 | 1.56% | 0.33% |
| San Aquilino | 6.09% | 3,581 | 3,245 | 10.35% | 2.10% |
| San Isidro | 3.90% | 2,293 | 2,073 | 10.61% | 2.15% |
| San Jose | 6.05% | 3,561 | 3,305 | 7.75% | 1.58% |
| San Mariano | 8.15% | 4,798 | 4,475 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| San Miguel | 2.34% | 1,378 | 1,386 | -0.58% | -0.12% |
| San Rafael | 2.87% | 1,690 | 1,596 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
| San Vicente | 10.70% | 6,294 | 3,672 | 71.41% | 12.01% |
| Uyao | 1.77% | 1,043 | 920 | 13.37% | 2.68% |
| Victoria | 3.55% | 2,091 | 2,007 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
| Roxas Total | 58,849 | 53,201 | 10.62% | 2.15% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Roxas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱126,087,981.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,239,895.45 | – |
| 2010 | 72,452,592.75 | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 80,240,603.22 | 10.75% |
| 2012 | 79,268,022.99 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 90,416,752.21 | 14.06% |
| 2014 | 100,948,512.20 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 113,080,301.23 | 12.02% |
| 2016 | 126,087,981.53 | 11.50% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Roxas in the 2015 Census was 53,033 broken down into 11,719 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,160 | 6,085 | 5.45 | |
| 34,008 | 6,578 | 5.17 | |
| 41,207 | 8,057 | 5.11 | |
| 46,614 | 9,547 | 4.88 | |
| 49,739 | 10,386 | 4.79 | |
| 53,033 | 11,719 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Roxas is 5 to 9, with 6,595 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 421 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,196 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,247 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,595 | 12.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,555 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,721 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,368 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,610 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,232 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,256 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,993 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,624 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,255 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,788 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,353 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 930 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 630 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 427 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 421 | 0.79% |
| Total | 53,201 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Roxas grew from 16,940 in 1960 to 58,849 in 2020, an increase of 41,909 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.15%, or an increase of 5,648 people, from the previous population of 53,201 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 16,940 | – | |
| 20,342 | 1.81% | |
| 24,273 | 3.61% | |
| 25,458 | 0.96% | |
| 33,178 | 2.68% | |
| 34,045 | 0.48% | |
| 41,265 | 4.21% | |
| 46,711 | 1.72% | |
| 49,854 | 2.40% | |
| 53,201 | 1.24% | |
| 58,849 | 2.15% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Roxas for the year 2019 was 32,143, broken down into 15,669 males and 16,474 females.
Location
The municipal center of Roxas is situated at approximately 12° 35' North, 121° 31' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 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 Roxas are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lucena, Lipa, Batangas, Tayabas, Quezon, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, and Concepcion, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 228.86 kilometers (142.20 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, 11.51 kilometers (7.15 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, 17.60 kilometers (10.94 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, 30.63 kilometers (19.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, 34.67 kilometers (21.54 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, 42.27 kilometers (26.27 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Concepcion, Romblon, 42.08 kilometers (26.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 97.60 kilometers (60.64 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 138.29 kilometers (85.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Lucena, 149.18 kilometers (92.70 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 154.33 kilometers (95.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 159.13 kilometers (98.88 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 165.06 kilometers (102.57 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Distance from Manila: 228.86 kilometers (142.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°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.