San Vicente, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 7 |
| Postal code | 6419 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Area (2013) | 15.80 km2 (6.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 6,928 |
| Density (2020) | 438 / km2 (1,136 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 16' North, 124° 6' East (12.2715, 124.0991) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
San Vicente is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 15.80 square kilometers or 6.10 square miles which constitutes 0.43% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,928. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.15% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 438 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,136 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Vicente has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destacado Poblacion | 13.39% | 928 | 1,073 | -13.51% | -3.01% |
| Maragat | 18.97% | 1,314 | 1,348 | -2.52% | -0.54% |
| Mongol Bongol Poblacion | 17.64% | 1,222 | 1,434 | -14.78% | -3.31% |
| Punta Poblacion | 13.18% | 913 | 1,077 | -15.23% | -3.42% |
| Sangputan | 10.55% | 731 | 952 | -23.21% | -5.41% |
| Sila | 6.48% | 449 | 465 | -3.44% | -0.73% |
| Tarnate | 19.79% | 1,371 | 1,507 | -9.02% | -1.97% |
| San Vicente Total | 6,928 | 7,856 | -11.81% | -2.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Vicente for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱37,189,076.78.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21,075,204.20 | – |
| 2010 | 22,128,260.22 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 23,974,834.89 | 8.34% |
| 2012 | 22,979,724.35 | -4.15% |
| 2013 | 26,250,728.48 | 14.23% |
| 2014 | 29,588,289.34 | 12.71% |
| 2015 | 33,732,890.78 | 14.01% |
| 2016 | 37,189,076.78 | 10.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Vicente in the 2015 Census was 7,856 broken down into 1,644 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,777 | 1,178 | 4.90 | |
| 5,970 | 1,282 | 4.66 | |
| 5,831 | 1,261 | 4.62 | |
| 6,506 | 1,402 | 4.64 | |
| 7,447 | 1,547 | 4.81 | |
| 7,856 | 1,644 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Vicente is 10 to 14, with 858 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 67 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 120 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 680 | 8.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 831 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 858 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 852 | 10.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 796 | 10.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 625 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 476 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 401 | 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 434 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 404 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 320 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 309 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 262 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 187 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 144 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 90 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 67 | 0.85% |
| Total | 7,856 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Vicente grew from 4,122 in 1970 to 6,928 in 2020, an increase of 2,806 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.61%, or a decrease of 928 people, from the previous population of 7,856 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,122 | – | |
| 4,184 | 0.30% | |
| 4,786 | 2.72% | |
| 5,777 | 1.90% | |
| 5,970 | 0.62% | |
| 5,831 | -0.50% | |
| 6,506 | 1.52% | |
| 7,447 | 5.04% | |
| 7,856 | 1.02% | |
| 6,928 | -2.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Vicente for the year 2019 was 6,283, broken down into 3,188 males and 3,095 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Vicente is situated at approximately 12° 16' North, 124° 6' East, in the island of Destacado. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 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 Vicente are Masbate City, Masbate, Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Catbalogan, Samar, Legazpi, Albay, and Ligao, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Capul, Northern Samar, Palanas, Masbate, San Antonio, Northern Samar, Tagapul-an, Samar, Dimasalang, Masbate, and San Isidro, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 424.12 kilometers (263.54 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Capul, Northern Samar, 18.87 kilometers (11.73 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Palanas, Masbate, 23.87 kilometers (14.83 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- San Antonio, Northern Samar, 24.97 kilometers (15.51 miles) to the Northeast (N51°E)
- Tagapul-an, Samar, 25.63 kilometers (15.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Dimasalang, Masbate, 27.69 kilometers (17.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- San Isidro, Northern Samar, 27.99 kilometers (17.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 53.17 kilometers (33.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 58.50 kilometers (36.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 77.92 kilometers (48.41 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 101.51 kilometers (63.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 103.72 kilometers (64.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 123.32 kilometers (76.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
Distance from Manila: 424.12 kilometers (263.54 miles) to the Northwest (N52°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.