Socorro, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 5207 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 151.38 km2 (58.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,585 |
| Density (2020) | 275 / km2 (711 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 3' North, 121° 24' East (13.0562, 121.4060) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.3 meters (69.9 feet) |
Socorro is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 151.38 square kilometers or 58.45 square miles which constitutes 3.57% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,585. This represented 4.58% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.29% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 275 inhabitants per square kilometer or 711 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Socorro has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagsok | 4.53% | 1,884 | 1,623 | 16.08% | 3.19% |
| Batong Dalig | 2.31% | 959 | 870 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Bayuin | 6.22% | 2,586 | 2,405 | 7.53% | 1.54% |
| Bugtong na Tuog | 3.71% | 1,542 | 1,221 | 26.29% | 5.04% |
| Calocmoy | 4.24% | 1,762 | 1,749 | 0.74% | 0.16% |
| Calubayan | 3.00% | 1,248 | 1,179 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Catiningan | 5.82% | 2,422 | 2,139 | 13.23% | 2.65% |
| Fortuna | 6.82% | 2,838 | 2,918 | -2.74% | -0.58% |
| Happy Valley | 2.83% | 1,178 | 1,165 | 1.12% | 0.23% |
| Leuteboro I | 4.84% | 2,013 | 1,854 | 8.58% | 1.75% |
| Leuteboro II | 5.43% | 2,258 | 2,025 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Ma. Concepcion | 1.75% | 728 | 708 | 2.82% | 0.59% |
| Mabuhay I | 2.59% | 1,077 | 1,045 | 3.06% | 0.64% |
| Mabuhay II | 4.47% | 1,860 | 1,757 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Malugay | 1.77% | 734 | 725 | 1.24% | 0.26% |
| Matungao | 6.85% | 2,848 | 2,719 | 4.74% | 0.98% |
| Monteverde | 2.82% | 1,173 | 927 | 26.54% | 5.08% |
| Pasi I | 2.12% | 883 | 808 | 9.28% | 1.89% |
| Pasi II | 2.27% | 944 | 827 | 14.15% | 2.82% |
| Santo Domingo | 4.15% | 1,725 | 1,864 | -7.46% | -1.62% |
| Subaan | 6.67% | 2,772 | 2,374 | 16.76% | 3.32% |
| Villareal | 2.21% | 921 | 890 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Zone I | 2.68% | 1,114 | 1,081 | 3.05% | 0.63% |
| Zone II | 1.98% | 824 | 624 | 32.05% | 6.03% |
| Zone III | 2.48% | 1,033 | 969 | 6.60% | 1.36% |
| Zone IV | 5.43% | 2,259 | 2,633 | -14.20% | -3.17% |
| Socorro Total | 41,585 | 39,099 | 6.36% | 1.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Socorro for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱105,333,042.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,753,171.64 | – |
| 2010 | 64,611,535.79 | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 70,435,495.43 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 68,877,317.87 | -2.21% |
| 2013 | 74,839,156.00 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 84,523,177.12 | 12.94% |
| 2015 | 94,982,143.73 | 12.37% |
| 2016 | 105,333,042.82 | 10.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Socorro in the 2015 Census was 39,044 broken down into 9,108 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,792 | 5,672 | 5.25 | |
| 34,165 | 6,634 | 5.15 | |
| 37,160 | 7,355 | 5.05 | |
| 38,022 | 7,975 | 4.77 | |
| 38,336 | 8,850 | 4.33 | |
| 39,044 | 9,108 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Socorro is 5 to 9, with 4,560 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 325 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 872 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,658 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,560 | 11.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,396 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,708 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,278 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,869 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,657 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,502 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,176 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,921 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,792 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,549 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,135 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 850 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 506 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 345 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 325 | 0.83% |
| Total | 39,099 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Socorro grew from 15,456 in 1970 to 41,585 in 2020, an increase of 26,129 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.31%, or an increase of 2,486 people, from the previous population of 39,099 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 15,456 | – | |
| 20,868 | 6.21% | |
| 24,332 | 3.12% | |
| 29,806 | 2.05% | |
| 34,182 | 2.60% | |
| 37,176 | 1.82% | |
| 38,052 | 0.32% | |
| 38,348 | 0.28% | |
| 39,099 | 0.37% | |
| 41,585 | 1.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Socorro for the year 2019 was 23,039, broken down into 11,176 males and 11,863 females.
Location
The municipal center of Socorro is situated at approximately 13° 3' North, 121° 24' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.3 meters or 69.9 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 Socorro are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lucena, Lipa, Batangas, Tayabas, Quezon, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, and Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 175.90 kilometers (109.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, 9.01 kilometers (5.60 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- Pola, Oriental Mindoro, 10.39 kilometers (6.46 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Gloria, Oriental Mindoro, 12.31 kilometers (7.65 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, 19.02 kilometers (11.82 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, 22.35 kilometers (13.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, 31.68 kilometers (19.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 46.02 kilometers (28.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 86.13 kilometers (53.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Lucena, 99.76 kilometers (61.99 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 101.37 kilometers (62.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 109.20 kilometers (67.85 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 112.50 kilometers (69.90 miles) to the North (N4°W)
Distance from Manila: 175.90 kilometers (109.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°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.