Roxas, Municipality of Viga, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Viga |
| Postal code | 4805 |
| Population (2020) | 694 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.8476, 124.2838 (13° 51' North, 124° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.6 meters (61.0 feet) |
Roxas is a barangay in the municipality of Viga, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 694. This represented 3.03% of the total population of Viga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Roxas in the 2015 Census was 581 broken down into 123 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 63 | 6.33 | |
| 490 | 79 | 6.20 | |
| 470 | 74 | 6.35 | |
| 475 | 91 | 5.22 | |
| 541 | 99 | 5.46 | |
| 581 | 123 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Roxas is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 12.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 8.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 3.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.86% |
| Total | 581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Roxas grew from 399 in 1990 to 694 in 2020, an increase of 295 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.81%, or an increase of 113 people, from the previous population of 581 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 399 | – | |
| 490 | 3.92% | |
| 470 | -0.89% | |
| 487 | 0.49% | |
| 541 | 3.90% | |
| 581 | 1.37% | |
| 694 | 3.81% |
Location
Roxas is situated at approximately 13.8476, 124.2838, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.6 meters or 61.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Roxas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.