San Andres, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 5504 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Area (2013) | 112.00 km2 (43.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,940 |
| Density (2020) | 142 / km2 (369 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 31' North, 122° 1' East (12.5203, 122.0116) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.2 meters (56.3 feet) |
San Andres, formerly known as Despujols, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 112.00 square kilometers or 43.24 square miles which constitutes 7.30% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,940. This represented 5.16% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 142 inhabitants per square kilometer or 369 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Andres has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agpudlos | 9.74% | 1,552 | 1,317 | 17.84% | 3.52% |
| Calunacon | 9.87% | 1,573 | 1,681 | -6.42% | -1.39% |
| Doña Trinidad | 3.70% | 589 | 614 | -4.07% | -0.87% |
| Juncarlo | 3.81% | 608 | 604 | 0.66% | 0.14% |
| Linawan | 8.48% | 1,351 | 1,444 | -6.44% | -1.39% |
| Mabini | 9.20% | 1,466 | 1,421 | 3.17% | 0.66% |
| Marigondon Norte | 6.12% | 975 | 961 | 1.46% | 0.30% |
| Marigondon Sur | 7.49% | 1,194 | 1,191 | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Matutuna | 9.79% | 1,561 | 1,404 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Pag-alad | 8.12% | 1,295 | 1,173 | 10.40% | 2.10% |
| Poblacion | 9.69% | 1,545 | 1,563 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Tan-agan | 9.86% | 1,572 | 1,627 | -3.38% | -0.72% |
| Victoria | 4.13% | 659 | 589 | 11.88% | 2.39% |
| San Andres Total | 15,940 | 15,589 | 2.25% | 0.47% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Andres for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱61,351,686.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,396,067.38 | – |
| 2010 | 36,301,538.99 | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 38,971,869.16 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 38,025,711.14 | -2.43% |
| 2013 | 43,039,044.49 | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 48,851,634.56 | 13.51% |
| 2015 | 55,358,844.07 | 13.32% |
| 2016 | 61,351,686.68 | 10.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Andres in the 2015 Census was 15,589 broken down into 3,550 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,553 | 2,214 | 5.22 | |
| 13,195 | 2,444 | 5.40 | |
| 13,460 | 2,737 | 4.92 | |
| 14,119 | 2,944 | 4.80 | |
| 15,019 | 3,262 | 4.60 | |
| 15,589 | 3,550 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Andres is 10 to 14, with 1,982 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 168 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 337 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,461 | 9.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,830 | 11.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,982 | 12.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,695 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,175 | 7.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 986 | 6.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 907 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 875 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 769 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 762 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 693 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 649 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 472 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 345 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 282 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 168 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 201 | 1.29% |
| Total | 15,589 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Andres grew from 2,788 in 1903 to 15,940 in 2020, an increase of 13,152 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 351 people, from the previous population of 15,589 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,788 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 5,256 | -0.71% | |
| 6,480 | 1.86% | |
| 8,634 | 2.85% | |
| 8,964 | 0.76% | |
| 9,529 | 1.23% | |
| 11,570 | 1.96% | |
| 13,204 | 2.51% | |
| 13,460 | 0.41% | |
| 14,120 | 0.66% | |
| 15,028 | 2.29% | |
| 15,589 | 0.70% | |
| 15,940 | 0.47% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Andres for the year 2019 was 11,253, broken down into 5,489 males and 5,764 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Andres is situated at approximately 12° 31' North, 122° 1' East, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.2 meters or 56.3 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 Andres are Roxas City, Capiz, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Lucena, Passi, Iloilo, Batangas City, Batangas, and Tayabas, Quezon. The nearest municipalities are Calatrava, Romblon, Odiongan, Romblon, San Agustin, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, Ferrol, Romblon, and Looc, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 254.74 kilometers (158.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calatrava, Romblon, 12.72 kilometers (7.90 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Odiongan, Romblon, 13.70 kilometers (8.52 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- San Agustin, Romblon, 14.28 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 16.68 kilometers (10.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Ferrol, Romblon, 21.67 kilometers (13.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Looc, Romblon, 28.89 kilometers (17.95 miles) to the South (S4°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 131.51 kilometers (81.72 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 133.36 kilometers (82.87 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Lucena, 162.32 kilometers (100.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 170.44 kilometers (105.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 171.35 kilometers (106.47 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 172.65 kilometers (107.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
Distance from Manila: 254.74 kilometers (158.29 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.