San Remigio, Province of Cebu
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 6011 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait, Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Area (2013) | 95.27 km2 (36.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 65,744 |
| Density (2020) | 690 / km2 (1,787 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 5' North, 123° 56' East (11.0810, 123.9365) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
San Remigio is a coastal municipality in the island province of Cebu.
The municipality has a land area of 95.27 square kilometers or 36.78 square miles which constitutes 1.93% of Cebu's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 65,744. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Cebu province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 690 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,787 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Remigio has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anapog | 3.72% | 2,445 | 1,951 | 25.32% | 4.87% |
| Argawanon | 7.21% | 4,738 | 4,118 | 15.06% | 3.00% |
| Bagtic | 2.02% | 1,328 | 1,078 | 23.19% | 4.49% |
| Bancasan | 2.70% | 1,774 | 1,644 | 7.91% | 1.61% |
| Batad | 2.80% | 1,839 | 1,488 | 23.59% | 4.56% |
| Busogon | 2.73% | 1,795 | 1,592 | 12.75% | 2.56% |
| Calambua | 2.48% | 1,628 | 1,450 | 12.28% | 2.47% |
| Canagahan | 2.66% | 1,746 | 1,489 | 17.26% | 3.41% |
| Dapdap | 3.02% | 1,985 | 1,825 | 8.77% | 1.78% |
| Gawaygaway | 2.68% | 1,764 | 1,423 | 23.96% | 4.63% |
| Hagnaya | 6.42% | 4,222 | 4,127 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Kayam | 2.44% | 1,604 | 1,350 | 18.81% | 3.70% |
| Kinawahan | 1.82% | 1,198 | 869 | 37.86% | 6.99% |
| Lambusan | 4.16% | 2,732 | 2,495 | 9.50% | 1.93% |
| Lawis | 2.48% | 1,629 | 1,251 | 30.22% | 5.71% |
| Libaong | 2.08% | 1,367 | 1,213 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Looc | 3.60% | 2,369 | 2,201 | 7.63% | 1.56% |
| Luyang | 3.90% | 2,561 | 2,343 | 9.30% | 1.89% |
| Mano | 6.60% | 4,340 | 3,698 | 17.36% | 3.43% |
| Poblacion | 8.73% | 5,739 | 5,356 | 7.15% | 1.46% |
| Punta | 4.98% | 3,272 | 3,174 | 3.09% | 0.64% |
| Sab-a | 2.21% | 1,451 | 1,045 | 38.85% | 7.15% |
| San Miguel | 3.64% | 2,391 | 1,706 | 40.15% | 7.36% |
| Tacup | 4.43% | 2,913 | 2,354 | 23.75% | 4.59% |
| Tambongon | 5.09% | 3,346 | 3,100 | 7.94% | 1.62% |
| To-ong | 2.07% | 1,360 | 1,307 | 4.06% | 0.84% |
| Victoria | 3.36% | 2,208 | 1,910 | 15.60% | 3.10% |
| San Remigio Total | 65,744 | 57,557 | 14.22% | 2.84% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Remigio for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,864,366.92.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,106,282.08 | – |
| 2010 | 68,220,568.84 | 4.78% |
| 2011 | 74,406,723.42 | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 71,609,295.15 | -3.76% |
| 2013 | 82,728,604.80 | 15.53% |
| 2014 | 93,866,934.25 | 13.46% |
| 2015 | 108,533,491.18 | 15.62% |
| 2016 | 129,864,366.92 | 19.65% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Remigio in the 2015 Census was 57,494 broken down into 14,470 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,115 | 7,348 | 4.91 | |
| 38,501 | 8,387 | 4.59 | |
| 44,028 | 9,253 | 4.76 | |
| 48,499 | 10,283 | 4.72 | |
| 51,370 | 11,369 | 4.52 | |
| 57,494 | 14,470 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Remigio is 5 to 9, with 6,780 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 662 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,300 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,216 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,780 | 11.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,900 | 10.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,390 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,938 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,395 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,749 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,375 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,245 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,927 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,621 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,265 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,888 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,290 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 945 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 662 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 671 | 1.17% |
| Total | 57,557 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Remigio grew from 9,813 in 1903 to 65,744 in 2020, an increase of 55,931 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.84%, or an increase of 8,187 people, from the previous population of 57,557 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,813 | – | |
| 17,141 | 3.59% | |
| 21,232 | 1.08% | |
| 20,645 | -0.29% | |
| 24,113 | 1.37% | |
| 25,569 | 0.58% | |
| 26,689 | 0.86% | |
| 29,412 | 1.96% | |
| 36,124 | 2.08% | |
| 38,501 | 1.20% | |
| 44,028 | 2.92% | |
| 48,516 | 1.35% | |
| 51,394 | 2.12% | |
| 57,557 | 2.18% | |
| 65,744 | 2.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Remigio for the year 2019 was 41,006, broken down into 20,270 males and 20,736 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Remigio is situated at approximately 11° 5' North, 123° 56' East, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 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 San Remigio are Bogo, Cebu, Escalante, Negros Occidental, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Danao, Cebu, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Medellin, Cebu, Santa Fe, Cebu, Tabogon, Cebu, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Bantayan, Cebu, and Borbon, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 503.71 kilometers (312.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Medellin, Cebu, 5.86 kilometers (3.64 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Santa Fe, Cebu, 16.56 kilometers (10.29 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Tabogon, Cebu, 18.51 kilometers (11.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Daanbantayan, Cebu, 19.97 kilometers (12.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Bantayan, Cebu, 25.60 kilometers (15.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Borbon, Cebu, 28.84 kilometers (17.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
Nearest cities
- Bogo, Cebu, 8.07 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 54.66 kilometers (33.97 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 60.52 kilometers (37.60 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 62.78 kilometers (39.01 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 69.90 kilometers (43.43 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S79°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 73.81 kilometers (45.86 miles) to the East (S83°E)
Distance from Manila: 503.71 kilometers (312.99 miles) to the Northwest (N39°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.