Corcuera, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 5514 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Area (2013) | 28.53 km2 (11.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,112 |
| Density (2020) | 354 / km2 (918 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 47' North, 122° 3' East (12.7835, 122.0480) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Corcuera is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 28.53 square kilometers or 11.02 square miles which constitutes 1.86% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,112. This represented 3.27% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.31% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 354 inhabitants per square kilometer or 918 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Corcuera has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 16.20% | 1,638 | 1,720 | -4.77% | -1.02% |
| Ambulong | 5.03% | 509 | 487 | 4.52% | 0.93% |
| Colongcolong | 6.92% | 700 | 710 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Gobon | 6.75% | 683 | 673 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| Guintiguiban | 3.16% | 320 | 289 | 10.73% | 2.17% |
| Ilijan | 7.79% | 788 | 848 | -7.08% | -1.53% |
| Labnig | 4.86% | 491 | 487 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Mabini | 2.95% | 298 | 298 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mahaba | 7.19% | 727 | 760 | -4.34% | -0.93% |
| Mangansag | 9.51% | 962 | 962 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Poblacion | 5.64% | 570 | 513 | 11.11% | 2.24% |
| San Agustin | 5.33% | 539 | 552 | -2.36% | -0.50% |
| San Roque | 9.28% | 938 | 960 | -2.29% | -0.49% |
| San Vicente | 4.86% | 491 | 514 | -4.47% | -0.96% |
| Tacasan | 4.53% | 458 | 510 | -10.20% | -2.24% |
| Corcuera Total | 10,112 | 10,283 | -1.66% | -0.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Corcuera for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱51,407,371.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 32,629,098.53 | – |
| 2012 | 33,523,521.89 | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 27,315,271.86 | -18.52% |
| 2014 | 41,838,905.32 | 53.17% |
| 2015 | 46,828,200.32 | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 51,407,371.13 | 9.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Corcuera in the 2015 Census was 10,271 broken down into 2,471 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,435 | 1,890 | 4.99 | |
| 9,655 | 2,092 | 4.62 | |
| 10,964 | 2,270 | 4.83 | |
| 10,877 | 2,242 | 4.85 | |
| 9,921 | 2,326 | 4.27 | |
| 10,271 | 2,471 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Corcuera is 10 to 14, with 1,237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 122 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 142 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 705 | 6.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,121 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,237 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,162 | 11.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 837 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 630 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 569 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 548 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 574 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 575 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 497 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 444 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 367 | 3.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 269 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 281 | 2.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 203 | 1.97% |
| 80 and over | 122 | 1.19% |
| Total | 10,283 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Corcuera grew from 1,892 in 1903 to 10,112 in 2020, an increase of 8,220 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.35%, or a decrease of 171 people, from the previous population of 10,283 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,892 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 5,158 | 2.63% | |
| 6,510 | 2.07% | |
| 7,805 | 1.79% | |
| 8,739 | 2.29% | |
| 9,479 | 1.64% | |
| 9,438 | -0.04% | |
| 9,658 | 0.43% | |
| 10,972 | 2.77% | |
| 10,883 | -0.11% | |
| 9,935 | -3.26% | |
| 10,283 | 0.66% | |
| 10,112 | -0.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Corcuera for the year 2019 was 6,654, broken down into 3,326 males and 3,328 females.
Location
The municipal center of Corcuera is situated at approximately 12° 47' North, 122° 3' East, in the island of Simara. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 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 Corcuera are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Batangas City, Batangas, Roxas City, Capiz, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Calatrava, Romblon, Banton, Romblon, San Agustin, Romblon, San Andres, Romblon, Romblon, Romblon, and Concepcion, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 230.85 kilometers (143.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calatrava, Romblon, 18.42 kilometers (11.45 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Banton, Romblon, 18.66 kilometers (11.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 25.62 kilometers (15.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- San Andres, Romblon, 29.41 kilometers (18.28 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Romblon, Romblon, 33.40 kilometers (20.75 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Concepcion, Romblon, 38.27 kilometers (23.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 116.83 kilometers (72.60 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Lucena, 135.78 kilometers (84.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 146.03 kilometers (90.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 151.91 kilometers (94.39 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 153.46 kilometers (95.36 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 154.46 kilometers (95.98 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Distance from Manila: 230.85 kilometers (143.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°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.