Victoria, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 5205 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 146.23 km2 (56.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 52,175 |
| Density (2020) | 357 / km2 (924 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 10' North, 121° 17' East (13.1733, 121.2787) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.1 meters (72.5 feet) |
Victoria is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 146.23 square kilometers or 56.46 square miles which constitutes 3.45% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 52,175. This represented 5.74% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.62% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 357 inhabitants per square kilometer or 924 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Victoria has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcate | 7.74% | 4,040 | 3,800 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Antonino | 2.36% | 1,233 | 1,236 | -0.24% | -0.05% |
| Babangonan | 3.37% | 1,757 | 1,884 | -6.74% | -1.46% |
| Bagong Buhay | 2.20% | 1,147 | 1,058 | 8.41% | 1.71% |
| Bagong Silang | 2.35% | 1,225 | 1,129 | 8.50% | 1.73% |
| Bambanin | 2.78% | 1,451 | 1,325 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| Bethel | 1.54% | 806 | 809 | -0.37% | -0.08% |
| Canaan | 1.62% | 844 | 837 | 0.84% | 0.18% |
| Concepcion | 1.71% | 892 | 714 | 24.93% | 4.80% |
| Duongan | 2.71% | 1,416 | 1,270 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Jose Leido Jr. | 4.09% | 2,134 | 2,116 | 0.85% | 0.18% |
| Loyal | 2.60% | 1,356 | 1,455 | -6.80% | -1.47% |
| Mabini | 1.98% | 1,032 | 1,114 | -7.36% | -1.60% |
| Macatoc | 5.49% | 2,864 | 2,906 | -1.45% | -0.31% |
| Malabo | 4.10% | 2,138 | 2,123 | 0.71% | 0.15% |
| Merit | 0.94% | 491 | 584 | -15.92% | -3.59% |
| Ordovilla | 4.22% | 2,202 | 1,969 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Pakyas | 3.68% | 1,922 | 1,875 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Poblacion I | 5.09% | 2,658 | 2,934 | -9.41% | -2.06% |
| Poblacion II | 2.07% | 1,081 | 803 | 34.62% | 6.46% |
| Poblacion III | 7.81% | 4,076 | 3,869 | 5.35% | 1.10% |
| Poblacion IV | 3.09% | 1,610 | 1,570 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Sampaguita | 1.58% | 822 | 1,024 | -19.73% | -4.52% |
| San Antonio | 3.21% | 1,674 | 1,394 | 20.09% | 3.93% |
| San Cristobal | 1.17% | 611 | 778 | -21.47% | -4.96% |
| San Gabriel | 2.35% | 1,228 | 1,355 | -9.37% | -2.05% |
| San Gelacio | 1.42% | 739 | 565 | 30.80% | 5.81% |
| San Isidro | 3.89% | 2,029 | 1,799 | 12.78% | 2.56% |
| San Juan | 1.61% | 838 | 807 | 3.84% | 0.80% |
| San Narciso | 3.84% | 2,001 | 1,867 | 7.18% | 1.47% |
| Urdaneta | 2.65% | 1,384 | 1,449 | -4.49% | -0.96% |
| Villa Cerveza | 4.74% | 2,474 | 2,074 | 19.29% | 3.78% |
| Victoria Total | 52,175 | 50,492 | 3.33% | 0.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Victoria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱124,657,243.01.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 67,594,793.70 | – |
| 2010 | 72,371,912.14 | 7.07% |
| 2011 | 78,688,511.11 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 77,023,163.55 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 89,053,748.51 | 15.62% |
| 2014 | 100,913,364.70 | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 113,097,264.39 | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 124,657,243.01 | 10.22% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Victoria in the 2015 Census was 50,432 broken down into 11,208 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,690 | 6,325 | 5.48 | |
| 35,779 | 7,209 | 4.96 | |
| 42,837 | 8,514 | 5.03 | |
| 44,932 | 9,417 | 4.77 | |
| 48,308 | 10,485 | 4.61 | |
| 50,432 | 11,208 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Victoria is 5 to 9, with 5,914 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 415 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,156 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,587 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,914 | 11.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,601 | 11.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,031 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,548 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,802 | 7.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,314 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,176 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,910 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,592 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,155 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,771 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,407 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,008 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 607 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 498 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 415 | 0.82% |
| Total | 50,492 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Victoria grew from 11,662 in 1960 to 52,175 in 2020, an increase of 40,513 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 1,683 people, from the previous population of 50,492 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,662 | – | |
| 18,499 | 4.62% | |
| 23,568 | 4.98% | |
| 26,225 | 2.16% | |
| 34,760 | 2.86% | |
| 35,828 | 0.57% | |
| 42,873 | 3.92% | |
| 44,932 | 0.65% | |
| 48,308 | 2.67% | |
| 50,492 | 0.85% | |
| 52,175 | 0.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Victoria for the year 2019 was 31,685, broken down into 15,682 males and 16,003 females.
Location
The municipal center of Victoria is situated at approximately 13° 10' North, 121° 17' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.1 meters or 72.5 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 Victoria are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Lucena, San Pablo, Laguna, and Tayabas, Quezon. The nearest municipalities are Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Baco, Oriental Mindoro, and Gloria, Oriental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 160.07 kilometers (99.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, 16.91 kilometers (10.51 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Pola, Oriental Mindoro, 18.04 kilometers (11.21 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, 19.02 kilometers (11.82 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, 27.33 kilometers (16.98 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Baco, Oriental Mindoro, 28.33 kilometers (17.60 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
- Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, 31.26 kilometers (19.43 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 28.02 kilometers (17.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 68.73 kilometers (42.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 85.85 kilometers (53.35 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Lucena, 91.72 kilometers (56.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 99.33 kilometers (61.72 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 100.30 kilometers (62.32 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
Distance from Manila: 160.07 kilometers (99.46 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°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.