San Agustin, Province of Romblon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 5501 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Area (2013) | 140.48 km2 (54.24 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,115 |
| Density (2020) | 172 / km2 (445 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 34' North, 122° 8' East (12.5682, 122.1339) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.6 meters (31.5 feet) |
San Agustin, formerly known as Badajoz, is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 140.48 square kilometers or 54.24 square miles which constitutes 9.16% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,115. This represented 7.80% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.75% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 172 inhabitants per square kilometer or 445 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Agustin has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachawan | 7.56% | 1,822 | 1,986 | -8.26% | -1.80% |
| Binongahan | 9.05% | 2,183 | 1,774 | 23.06% | 4.46% |
| Binugusan | 3.32% | 801 | 819 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
| Buli | 4.40% | 1,061 | 824 | 28.76% | 5.47% |
| Cabolutan | 8.02% | 1,933 | 1,795 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Cagbuaya | 6.59% | 1,588 | 1,398 | 13.59% | 2.72% |
| Camantaya | 1.97% | 474 | 505 | -6.14% | -1.32% |
| Carmen | 8.64% | 2,083 | 1,953 | 6.66% | 1.37% |
| Cawayan | 3.50% | 844 | 858 | -1.63% | -0.35% |
| Doña Juana | 11.32% | 2,731 | 2,514 | 8.63% | 1.76% |
| Dubduban | 10.16% | 2,450 | 2,148 | 14.06% | 2.81% |
| Lusong | 3.95% | 953 | 1,000 | -4.70% | -1.01% |
| Mahabang Baybay | 9.73% | 2,347 | 2,013 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Poblacion | 5.57% | 1,343 | 1,496 | -10.23% | -2.25% |
| Sugod | 6.23% | 1,502 | 1,515 | -0.86% | -0.18% |
| San Agustin Total | 24,115 | 22,598 | 6.71% | 1.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Agustin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,064,874.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,280,382.44 | – |
| 2010 | 47,755,167.20 | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 52,193,047.57 | 9.29% |
| 2012 | 51,543,043.79 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 56,381,179.65 | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 62,869,208.72 | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 72,378,825.94 | 15.13% |
| 2016 | 79,064,874.53 | 9.24% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Agustin in the 2015 Census was 22,541 broken down into 5,273 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,057 | 3,386 | 5.33 | |
| 20,153 | 3,857 | 5.23 | |
| 21,641 | 4,275 | 5.06 | |
| 22,100 | 4,435 | 4.98 | |
| 22,079 | 4,873 | 4.53 | |
| 22,541 | 5,273 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Agustin is 10 to 14, with 2,908 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 251 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 532 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,282 | 10.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,752 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,908 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,307 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,622 | 7.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,320 | 5.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,233 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,201 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,188 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,156 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,088 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 851 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 683 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 457 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 437 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 330 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 251 | 1.11% |
| Total | 22,598 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Agustin grew from 5,189 in 1903 to 24,115 in 2020, an increase of 18,926 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 1,517 people, from the previous population of 22,598 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,189 | – | |
| 8,438 | 3.12% | |
| 13,854 | 2.51% | |
| 14,425 | 0.42% | |
| 18,373 | 2.15% | |
| 18,917 | 0.29% | |
| 20,829 | 1.95% | |
| 21,664 | 0.79% | |
| 18,066 | -1.80% | |
| 20,160 | 2.08% | |
| 21,643 | 1.53% | |
| 22,118 | 0.30% | |
| 22,116 | 0.00% | |
| 22,598 | 0.41% | |
| 24,115 | 1.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Agustin for the year 2019 was 15,279, broken down into 7,421 males and 7,858 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Agustin is situated at approximately 12° 34' North, 122° 8' East, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.6 meters or 31.5 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 Agustin are Roxas City, Capiz, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Lucena, Naga, Camarines Sur, Masbate City, Masbate, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Calatrava, Romblon, San Andres, Romblon, Romblon, Romblon, Santa Maria, Romblon, Odiongan, Romblon, and Corcuera, Romblon. Its distance from the national capital is 256.20 kilometers (159.20 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calatrava, Romblon, 8.77 kilometers (5.45 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- San Andres, Romblon, 14.28 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Romblon, Romblon, 14.92 kilometers (9.27 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Santa Maria, Romblon, 19.76 kilometers (12.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Odiongan, Romblon, 24.78 kilometers (15.40 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Corcuera, Romblon, 25.62 kilometers (15.92 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 128.21 kilometers (79.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 139.11 kilometers (86.44 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Lucena, 161.40 kilometers (100.29 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 163.35 kilometers (101.50 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 163.19 kilometers (101.40 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 167.94 kilometers (104.35 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
Distance from Manila: 256.20 kilometers (159.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°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.