Ferrol, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 6 |
| Postal code | 5506 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Area (2013) | 26.72 km2 (10.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,005 |
| Density (2020) | 300 / km2 (776 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 20' North, 121° 56' East (12.3379, 121.9392) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.3 feet) |
Ferrol is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 26.72 square kilometers or 10.32 square miles which constitutes 1.74% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,005. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 300 inhabitants per square kilometer or 776 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ferrol has 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnonoc | 7.56% | 605 | 614 | -1.47% | -0.31% |
| Bunsoran | 13.23% | 1,059 | 894 | 18.46% | 3.63% |
| Claro M. Recto | 9.22% | 738 | 660 | 11.82% | 2.38% |
| Hinaguman | 18.13% | 1,451 | 1,125 | 28.98% | 5.50% |
| Poblacion | 25.68% | 2,056 | 1,852 | 11.02% | 2.22% |
| Tubigon | 26.18% | 2,096 | 1,819 | 15.23% | 3.03% |
| Ferrol Total | 8,005 | 6,964 | 14.95% | 2.98% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ferrol for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱38,455,365.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 22,985,905.03 | – |
| 2011 | 24,988,057.57 | 8.71% |
| 2012 | 24,638,751.38 | -1.40% |
| 2013 | 27,495,275.80 | 11.59% |
| 2014 | 30,894,185.92 | 12.36% |
| 2015 | 34,966,881.49 | 13.18% |
| 2016 | 38,455,365.42 | 9.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ferrol in the 2015 Census was 6,963 broken down into 1,656 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,620 | 1,031 | 5.45 | |
| 5,772 | 1,125 | 5.13 | |
| 5,924 | 1,227 | 4.83 | |
| 6,367 | 1,427 | 4.46 | |
| 6,802 | 1,522 | 4.47 | |
| 6,963 | 1,656 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ferrol is 5 to 9, with 840 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 96 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 140 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 629 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 840 | 12.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 783 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 704 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 502 | 7.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 482 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 448 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 442 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 363 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 324 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 319 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 259 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 207 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 166 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 139 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 96 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 121 | 1.74% |
| Total | 6,964 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ferrol grew from 4,840 in 1980 to 8,005 in 2020, an increase of 3,165 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.98%, or an increase of 1,041 people, from the previous population of 6,964 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,840 | – | |
| 5,621 | 1.51% | |
| 5,772 | 0.50% | |
| 5,924 | 0.56% | |
| 6,395 | 1.06% | |
| 6,802 | 2.27% | |
| 6,964 | 0.45% | |
| 8,005 | 2.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ferrol for the year 2019 was 4,583, broken down into 2,214 males and 2,369 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ferrol is situated at approximately 12° 20' North, 121° 56' East, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.3 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 Ferrol are Roxas City, Capiz, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Passi, Iloilo, Lucena, Batangas City, Batangas, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Odiongan, Romblon, Looc, Romblon, Alcantara, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, Santa Fe, Romblon, and San Andres, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 270.07 kilometers (167.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Odiongan, Romblon, 8.31 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
- Looc, Romblon, 10.38 kilometers (6.45 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Alcantara, Romblon, 15.10 kilometers (9.38 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 17.84 kilometers (11.09 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Santa Fe, Romblon, 21.07 kilometers (13.09 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- San Andres, Romblon, 21.67 kilometers (13.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 121.72 kilometers (75.63 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 144.36 kilometers (89.70 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Passi, Iloilo, 155.77 kilometers (96.79 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Lucena, 180.26 kilometers (112.01 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 183.81 kilometers (114.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 182.80 kilometers (113.59 miles) to the East (N89°E)
Distance from Manila: 270.07 kilometers (167.81 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.