Concepcion, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 5516 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Area (2013) | 19.82 km2 (7.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 3,561 |
| Density (2020) | 180 / km2 (465 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 55' North, 121° 43' East (12.9127, 121.7207) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.9 feet) |
Concepcion is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 19.82 square kilometers or 7.65 square miles which constitutes 1.29% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,561. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.11% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 180 inhabitants per square kilometer or 465 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Concepcion has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachawan | 10.05% | 358 | 464 | -22.84% | -5.31% |
| Calabasahan | 15.95% | 568 | 587 | -3.24% | -0.69% |
| Dalajican | 8.28% | 295 | 346 | -14.74% | -3.30% |
| Masadya | 5.11% | 182 | 252 | -27.78% | -6.62% |
| Masudsud | 7.53% | 268 | 370 | -27.57% | -6.56% |
| Poblacion | 24.32% | 866 | 910 | -4.84% | -1.04% |
| Sampong | 9.35% | 333 | 397 | -16.12% | -3.63% |
| San Pedro | 12.19% | 434 | 448 | -3.13% | -0.67% |
| San Vicente | 7.22% | 257 | 263 | -2.28% | -0.48% |
| Concepcion Total | 3,561 | 4,037 | -11.79% | -2.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Concepcion for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱37,355,989.21.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 24,845,993.21 | – |
| 2012 | 24,976,152.45 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 21,542,426.88 | -13.75% |
| 2014 | 11,121,877.28 | -48.37% |
| 2015 | 34,673,272.75 | 211.76% |
| 2016 | 37,355,989.21 | 7.74% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Concepcion in the 2015 Census was 4,036 broken down into 1,048 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,909 | 892 | 5.50 | |
| 5,124 | 1,022 | 5.01 | |
| 4,683 | 1,063 | 4.41 | |
| 4,163 | 999 | 4.17 | |
| 4,439 | 1,065 | 4.17 | |
| 4,036 | 1,048 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Concepcion is 10 to 14, with 477 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 63 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 362 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 428 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 477 | 11.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 350 | 8.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 239 | 5.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 191 | 4.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 4.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 253 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 239 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 228 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 257 | 6.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 222 | 5.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 150 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 133 | 3.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 122 | 3.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 78 | 1.93% |
| 80 and over | 63 | 1.56% |
| Total | 4,037 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Concepcion grew from 1,227 in 1918 to 3,561 in 2020, an increase of 2,334 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.61%, or a decrease of 476 people, from the previous population of 4,037 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,227 | – | |
| 1,754 | 1.80% | |
| 2,187 | 2.29% | |
| 2,998 | 2.81% | |
| 4,830 | 4.78% | |
| 4,997 | 0.68% | |
| 5,090 | 0.37% | |
| 4,910 | -0.36% | |
| 5,126 | 0.81% | |
| 4,683 | -1.92% | |
| 4,166 | -1.60% | |
| 4,445 | 2.39% | |
| 4,037 | -1.82% | |
| 3,561 | -2.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Concepcion for the year 2019 was 3,433, broken down into 1,751 males and 1,682 females.
Location
The municipal center of Concepcion is situated at approximately 12° 55' North, 121° 43' East, in the island of Maestro de Campo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.9 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 Concepcion are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Lucena, Batangas City, Batangas, Tayabas, Quezon, Lipa, Batangas, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, and Corcuera, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 202.14 kilometers (125.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, 27.10 kilometers (16.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, 28.78 kilometers (17.88 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, 29.32 kilometers (18.22 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, 31.38 kilometers (19.50 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Socorro, Oriental Mindoro, 37.63 kilometers (23.38 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Corcuera, Romblon, 38.27 kilometers (23.78 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 80.30 kilometers (49.90 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Lucena, 113.65 kilometers (70.62 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 117.71 kilometers (73.14 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 123.94 kilometers (77.01 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Lipa, Batangas, 128.73 kilometers (79.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 134.94 kilometers (83.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
Distance from Manila: 202.14 kilometers (125.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.