San Francisco, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 4315 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 303.96 km2 (117.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 62,097 |
| Density (2020) | 204 / km2 (529 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 21' North, 122° 31' East (13.3469, 122.5200) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.2 feet) |
San Francisco, formerly known as Aurora, is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 303.96 square kilometers or 117.36 square miles which constitutes 3.48% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 62,097. This represented 3.18% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.38% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 204 inhabitants per square kilometer or 529 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Francisco has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butanguiad | 6.53% | 4,056 | 4,260 | -4.79% | -1.03% |
| Casay | 7.24% | 4,494 | 4,250 | 5.74% | 1.18% |
| Cawayan I | 6.95% | 4,318 | 4,365 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Cawayan II | 4.12% | 2,560 | 2,496 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Don Juan Vercelos | 8.06% | 5,004 | 4,399 | 13.75% | 2.75% |
| Huyon-Uyon | 6.38% | 3,962 | 3,800 | 4.26% | 0.88% |
| Ibabang Tayuman | 2.79% | 1,734 | 2,094 | -17.19% | -3.89% |
| Ilayang Tayuman | 4.87% | 3,025 | 3,266 | -7.38% | -1.60% |
| Inabuan | 6.40% | 3,972 | 3,809 | 4.28% | 0.89% |
| Mabuñga | 4.62% | 2,866 | 2,538 | 12.92% | 2.59% |
| Nasalaan | 5.30% | 3,289 | 3,491 | -5.79% | -1.25% |
| Pagsangahan | 12.41% | 7,706 | 7,508 | 2.64% | 0.55% |
| Poblacion | 9.85% | 6,114 | 5,937 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Pugon | 3.76% | 2,337 | 2,831 | -17.45% | -3.96% |
| Santo Niño | 6.00% | 3,724 | 3,819 | -2.49% | -0.53% |
| Silongin | 4.73% | 2,936 | 2,610 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| San Francisco Total | 62,097 | 61,473 | 1.02% | 0.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Francisco for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱143,636,282.96.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 80,516,714.40 | – |
| 2010 | 83,993,400.33 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 90,536,274.19 | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 88,021,848.11 | -2.78% |
| 2013 | 100,589,251.40 | 14.28% |
| 2014 | 115,073,378.14 | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 130,155,019.42 | 13.11% |
| 2016 | 143,636,282.96 | 10.36% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Francisco in the 2015 Census was 61,406 broken down into 13,903 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,124 | 7,936 | 5.18 | |
| 43,449 | 9,128 | 4.76 | |
| 48,223 | 9,618 | 5.01 | |
| 53,254 | 11,138 | 4.78 | |
| 57,975 | 12,153 | 4.77 | |
| 61,406 | 13,903 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Francisco is 5 to 9, with 8,289 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 278 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,307 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,237 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,289 | 13.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,280 | 13.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,816 | 11.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,300 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,214 | 6.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,651 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,429 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,147 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,860 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,295 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,914 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,447 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 924 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 667 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 418 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 278 | 0.45% |
| Total | 61,473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Francisco grew from 1,330 in 1903 to 62,097 in 2020, an increase of 60,767 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.21%, or an increase of 624 people, from the previous population of 61,473 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,330 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 4,338 | 2.39% | |
| 8,406 | 5.99% | |
| 16,954 | 7.10% | |
| 25,183 | 8.26% | |
| 33,928 | 6.14% | |
| 41,142 | 1.95% | |
| 43,457 | 1.03% | |
| 48,310 | 2.30% | |
| 53,286 | 1.36% | |
| 57,979 | 3.12% | |
| 61,473 | 1.12% | |
| 62,097 | 0.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Francisco for the year 2019 was 39,702, broken down into 20,197 males and 19,505 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Francisco is situated at approximately 13° 21' North, 122° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.2 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 Francisco are Naga, Camarines Sur, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are San Andres, Quezon, Mulanay, Quezon, San Narciso, Quezon, Catanauan, Quezon, Buenavista, Quezon, and Torrijos, Marinduque. Its distance from the national capital is 215.93 kilometers (134.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Andres, Quezon, 17.25 kilometers (10.72 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Mulanay, Quezon, 23.17 kilometers (14.40 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- San Narciso, Quezon, 24.71 kilometers (15.36 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Catanauan, Quezon, 34.63 kilometers (21.52 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Buenavista, Quezon, 43.60 kilometers (27.09 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Torrijos, Marinduque, 47.10 kilometers (29.26 miles) to the West (S86°W)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 78.36 kilometers (48.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 97.07 kilometers (60.32 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 110.85 kilometers (68.88 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Lucena, 117.80 kilometers (73.20 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 125.43 kilometers (77.94 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 131.06 kilometers (81.44 miles) to the East (N89°E)
Distance from Manila: 215.93 kilometers (134.17 miles) to the Northwest (N50°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.