San Vicente, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 5309 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 1,462.94 km2 (564.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,507 |
| Density (2020) | 23 / km2 (59 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 32' North, 119° 15' East (10.5289, 119.2547) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
San Vicente is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 1,462.94 square kilometers or 564.84 square miles which constitutes 9.99% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,507. This represented 3.57% of the total population of Palawan province, or 1.04% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 23 inhabitants per square kilometer or 59 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Vicente has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimanguan | 13.70% | 4,592 | 4,711 | -2.53% | -0.54% |
| Binga | 5.40% | 1,808 | 1,600 | 13.00% | 2.61% |
| Caruray | 13.58% | 4,550 | 4,534 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Kemdeng | 3.34% | 1,119 | 1,044 | 7.18% | 1.47% |
| New Agutaya | 13.05% | 4,374 | 3,384 | 29.26% | 5.55% |
| New Canipo | 4.61% | 1,544 | 1,426 | 8.27% | 1.69% |
| Poblacion | 18.89% | 6,330 | 6,502 | -2.65% | -0.56% |
| Port Barton | 19.76% | 6,621 | 5,844 | 13.30% | 2.66% |
| San Isidro | 3.02% | 1,012 | 908 | 11.45% | 2.31% |
| Santo Niño | 4.65% | 1,557 | 1,279 | 21.74% | 4.23% |
| San Vicente Total | 33,507 | 31,232 | 7.28% | 1.49% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Vicente for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱260,461,087.69.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 147,923,001.40 | – |
| 2010 | 162,632,859.87 | 9.94% |
| 2011 | 169,651,807.62 | 4.32% |
| 2012 | 165,193,970.90 | -2.63% |
| 2013 | 187,212,014.41 | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 212,483,529.12 | 13.50% |
| 2015 | 239,626,526.44 | 12.77% |
| 2016 | 260,461,087.69 | 8.69% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Vicente in the 2015 Census was 31,147 broken down into 6,711 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17,739 | 3,376 | 5.25 | |
| 19,318 | 3,772 | 5.12 | |
| 21,654 | 4,174 | 5.19 | |
| 25,164 | 5,230 | 4.81 | |
| 30,886 | 6,424 | 4.81 | |
| 31,147 | 6,711 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Vicente is 5 to 9, with 4,072 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 146 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 707 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,077 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,072 | 13.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,805 | 12.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,246 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,792 | 8.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,346 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,136 | 6.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,900 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,640 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,410 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,181 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 948 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 705 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 524 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 374 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 223 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 146 | 0.47% |
| Total | 31,232 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Vicente grew from 5,388 in 1970 to 33,507 in 2020, an increase of 28,119 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.49%, or an increase of 2,275 people, from the previous population of 31,232 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,388 | – | |
| 7,420 | 6.63% | |
| 10,097 | 6.35% | |
| 17,795 | 5.83% | |
| 19,449 | 1.68% | |
| 21,654 | 2.33% | |
| 25,218 | 2.12% | |
| 30,919 | 7.70% | |
| 31,232 | 0.19% | |
| 33,507 | 1.49% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Vicente for the year 2019 was 20,453, broken down into 10,550 males and 9,903 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Vicente is situated at approximately 10° 32' North, 119° 15' East, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 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 San Vicente are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, and Bago, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Roxas, Palawan, Taytay, Palawan, Dumaran, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Araceli, Palawan, and Linapacan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 486.83 kilometers (302.50 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Roxas, Palawan, 25.05 kilometers (15.56 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Taytay, Palawan, 43.57 kilometers (27.07 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Dumaran, Palawan, 56.04 kilometers (34.82 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- El Nido, Palawan, 73.49 kilometers (45.67 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Araceli, Palawan, 80.29 kilometers (49.89 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Linapacan, Palawan, 125.71 kilometers (78.12 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 103.96 kilometers (64.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 355.68 kilometers (221.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Iloilo City, 363.05 kilometers (225.59 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 375.72 kilometers (233.46 miles) to the East (N80°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 381.03 kilometers (236.76 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 391.93 kilometers (243.53 miles) to the East (N90°E)
Distance from Manila: 486.83 kilometers (302.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°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.