Victoria, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6406 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 186.70 km2 (72.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,361 |
| Density (2020) | 82 / km2 (213 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 27' North, 124° 19' East (12.4472, 124.3148) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.8 feet) |
Victoria is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 186.70 square kilometers or 72.09 square miles which constitutes 5.05% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,361. This represented 2.40% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 82 inhabitants per square kilometer or 213 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Victoria 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acedillo | 2.15% | 330 | 314 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Buenasuerte | 3.24% | 498 | 452 | 10.18% | 2.06% |
| Buenos Aires | 9.10% | 1,398 | 1,213 | 15.25% | 3.03% |
| Colab-og | 7.79% | 1,197 | 1,166 | 2.66% | 0.55% |
| Erenas | 16.50% | 2,534 | 2,624 | -3.43% | -0.73% |
| Libertad | 12.67% | 1,946 | 1,829 | 6.40% | 1.31% |
| Luisita | 3.91% | 600 | 585 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Lungib | 5.07% | 779 | 681 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| Maxvilla | 3.60% | 553 | 481 | 14.97% | 2.98% |
| Pasabuena | 2.72% | 418 | 390 | 7.18% | 1.47% |
| San Lazaro | 6.40% | 983 | 982 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| San Miguel | 3.68% | 565 | 562 | 0.53% | 0.11% |
| San Roman | 2.84% | 437 | 441 | -0.91% | -0.19% |
| Zone I | 5.78% | 888 | 933 | -4.82% | -1.04% |
| Zone II | 3.65% | 561 | 496 | 13.10% | 2.63% |
| Zone III | 10.90% | 1,674 | 1,668 | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Victoria Total | 15,361 | 14,817 | 3.67% | 0.76% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Victoria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱67,802,028.65.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,518,289.93 | – |
| 2010 | 39,349,136.19 | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 42,827,838.88 | 8.84% |
| 2012 | 42,204,513.62 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 47,260,064.38 | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 53,865,765.66 | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 61,463,531.44 | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 67,802,028.65 | 10.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Victoria in the 2015 Census was 14,806 broken down into 3,215 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,043 | 1,873 | 4.83 | |
| 11,291 | 2,325 | 4.86 | |
| 11,588 | 2,354 | 4.92 | |
| 12,623 | 2,691 | 4.69 | |
| 13,917 | 2,893 | 4.81 | |
| 14,806 | 3,215 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Victoria is 10 to 14, with 1,902 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 131 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 340 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,377 | 9.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,815 | 12.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,902 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,650 | 11.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,212 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 896 | 6.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 884 | 5.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 776 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 811 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 775 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 649 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 486 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 402 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 342 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 225 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 144 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 131 | 0.88% |
| Total | 14,817 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Victoria grew from 6,996 in 1970 to 15,361 in 2020, an increase of 8,365 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 544 people, from the previous population of 14,817 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,996 | – | |
| 9,149 | 5.53% | |
| 9,551 | 0.86% | |
| 9,043 | -0.55% | |
| 11,291 | 4.25% | |
| 11,632 | 0.64% | |
| 12,623 | 1.13% | |
| 13,920 | 3.62% | |
| 14,817 | 1.20% | |
| 15,361 | 0.76% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Victoria for the year 2019 was 12,116, broken down into 6,088 males and 6,028 females.
Location
The municipal center of Victoria is situated at approximately 12° 27' North, 124° 19' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.8 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 Victoria are Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Masbate City, Masbate, Catbalogan, Samar, Legazpi, Albay, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are San Antonio, Northern Samar, Allen, Northern Samar, San Isidro, Northern Samar, Lavezares, Northern Samar, Capul, Northern Samar, and Rosario, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 431.71 kilometers (268.25 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Antonio, Northern Samar, 5.13 kilometers (3.19 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Allen, Northern Samar, 6.73 kilometers (4.18 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- San Isidro, Northern Samar, 6.98 kilometers (4.34 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Lavezares, Northern Samar, 9.96 kilometers (6.19 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Capul, Northern Samar, 14.43 kilometers (8.96 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Rosario, Northern Samar, 14.83 kilometers (9.21 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 52.04 kilometers (32.33 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 66.89 kilometers (41.56 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 75.68 kilometers (47.02 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 96.82 kilometers (60.16 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 99.00 kilometers (61.52 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 119.12 kilometers (74.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
Distance from Manila: 431.71 kilometers (268.25 miles) to the Northwest (N56°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.