Roxas, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 5308 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Area (2013) | 1,177.56 km2 (454.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 69,624 |
| Density (2020) | 59 / km2 (153 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 19' North, 119° 21' East (10.3196, 119.3430) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.2 feet) |
Roxas is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 1,177.56 square kilometers or 454.66 square miles which constitutes 8.04% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 69,624. This represented 7.41% of the total population of Palawan province, or 2.16% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 59 inhabitants per square kilometer or 153 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Roxas has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaroan | 5.52% | 3,840 | 3,824 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Antonino | 1.82% | 1,270 | 1,271 | -0.08% | -0.02% |
| Bagong Bayan | 1.53% | 1,068 | 1,059 | 0.85% | 0.18% |
| Barangay 1 | 6.60% | 4,597 | 4,010 | 14.64% | 2.92% |
| Barangay II | 1.07% | 742 | 911 | -18.55% | -4.23% |
| Barangay III | 7.71% | 5,371 | 4,312 | 24.56% | 4.73% |
| Barangay IV | 9.06% | 6,308 | 6,006 | 5.03% | 1.04% |
| Barangay V Poblacion | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | NULL | NULL |
| Barangay VI Poblacion | 0.87% | 603 | 555 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Caramay | 4.35% | 3,031 | 2,773 | 9.30% | 1.89% |
| Dumarao | 4.37% | 3,041 | 2,701 | 12.59% | 2.53% |
| Iraan | 0.94% | 656 | 853 | -23.09% | -5.38% |
| Jolo | 1.53% | 1,064 | 1,032 | 3.10% | 0.64% |
| Magara | 7.83% | 5,450 | 5,139 | 6.05% | 1.24% |
| Malcampo | 2.80% | 1,951 | 1,779 | 9.67% | 1.96% |
| Mendoza | 2.08% | 1,451 | 1,339 | 8.36% | 1.71% |
| Narra | 1.86% | 1,294 | 1,180 | 9.66% | 1.96% |
| New Barbacan | 6.57% | 4,575 | 4,359 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| New Cuyo | 2.64% | 1,837 | 1,712 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Nicanor Zabala | 3.49% | 2,432 | 2,035 | 19.51% | 3.82% |
| Rizal | 1.33% | 928 | 1,000 | -7.20% | -1.56% |
| Salvacion | 1.09% | 756 | 688 | 9.88% | 2.00% |
| San Isidro | 0.97% | 672 | 672 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| San Jose | 2.38% | 1,659 | 1,544 | 7.45% | 1.52% |
| San Miguel | 1.79% | 1,243 | 1,148 | 8.28% | 1.69% |
| San Nicolas | 1.86% | 1,294 | 1,272 | 1.73% | 0.36% |
| Sandoval | 3.14% | 2,187 | 1,908 | 14.62% | 2.91% |
| Tagumpay | 4.19% | 2,914 | 2,849 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Taradungan | 1.82% | 1,264 | 1,164 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Tinitian | 2.84% | 1,977 | 1,919 | 3.02% | 0.63% |
| Tumarbong | 5.96% | 4,149 | 4,344 | -4.49% | -0.96% |
| Roxas Total | 69,624 | 65,358 | 6.53% | 1.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Roxas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱268,571,889.59.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 140,377,878.40 | – |
| 2010 | 150,667,278.20 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 162,796,357.61 | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 160,277,232.49 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 184,504,891.73 | 15.12% |
| 2014 | 213,174,852.85 | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 245,608,110.49 | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 268,571,889.59 | 9.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Roxas in the 2015 Census was 65,167 broken down into 15,377 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,554 | 6,969 | 5.25 | |
| 44,314 | 8,428 | 5.26 | |
| 47,221 | 9,435 | 5.00 | |
| 51,065 | 11,332 | 4.51 | |
| 60,990 | 12,993 | 4.69 | |
| 65,167 | 15,377 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Roxas is 5 to 9, with 7,819 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 485 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,437 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,982 | 9.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,819 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,702 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,674 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,703 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,797 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,570 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,975 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,500 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,228 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,774 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,281 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,737 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,239 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 866 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 589 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 485 | 0.74% |
| Total | 65,358 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Roxas grew from 9,329 in 1960 to 69,624 in 2020, an increase of 60,295 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 4,266 people, from the previous population of 65,358 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,329 | – | |
| 16,341 | 5.64% | |
| 19,976 | 4.11% | |
| 24,890 | 4.50% | |
| 36,604 | 3.93% | |
| 44,370 | 3.67% | |
| 47,242 | 1.35% | |
| 51,084 | 1.08% | |
| 61,058 | 6.71% | |
| 65,358 | 1.30% | |
| 69,624 | 1.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Roxas for the year 2019 was 41,650, broken down into 21,089 males and 20,561 females.
Location
The municipal center of Roxas is situated at approximately 10° 19' North, 119° 21' East, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.2 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 Roxas are Puerto Princesa, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, and Bago, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are San Vicente, Palawan, Dumaran, Palawan, Taytay, Palawan, Araceli, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, and Aborlan, Palawan. Its distance from the national capital is 504.94 kilometers (313.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Vicente, Palawan, 25.05 kilometers (15.56 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Dumaran, Palawan, 51.97 kilometers (32.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Taytay, Palawan, 59.20 kilometers (36.79 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Araceli, Palawan, 75.41 kilometers (46.86 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- El Nido, Palawan, 95.32 kilometers (59.23 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Aborlan, Palawan, 130.78 kilometers (81.26 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 92.01 kilometers (57.17 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 341.56 kilometers (212.23 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Iloilo City, 355.72 kilometers (221.03 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 371.29 kilometers (230.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 382.42 kilometers (237.63 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 383.35 kilometers (238.20 miles) to the East (N86°E)
Distance from Manila: 504.94 kilometers (313.76 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
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.