San Vicente, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 7 |
| Postal code | 2726 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 12.60 km2 (4.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 13,118 |
| Density (2020) | 1,041 / km2 (2,699 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 36' North, 120° 22' East (17.5941, 120.3729) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.7 feet) |
San Vicente is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 12.60 square kilometers or 4.86 square miles which constitutes 0.49% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,118. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,041 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,699 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Vicente has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantaoay | 13.87% | 1,820 | 1,768 | 2.94% | 0.61% |
| Bayubay Norte | 10.43% | 1,368 | 1,317 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Bayubay Sur | 13.89% | 1,822 | 1,685 | 8.13% | 1.66% |
| Lubong | 9.07% | 1,190 | 1,203 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Poblacion | 9.54% | 1,252 | 1,250 | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Pudoc | 17.37% | 2,278 | 2,414 | -5.63% | -1.21% |
| San Sebastian | 25.83% | 3,388 | 3,121 | 8.55% | 1.74% |
| San Vicente Total | 13,118 | 12,758 | 2.82% | 0.59% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Vicente for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,078,881.09.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,631,876.68 | – |
| 2010 | 56,380,061.97 | 96.91% |
| 2011 | 38,740,782.68 | -31.29% |
| 2012 | 69,832,747.21 | 80.26% |
| 2013 | 55,478,797.86 | -20.55% |
| 2014 | 37,302,630.48 | -32.76% |
| 2015 | 42,356,927.36 | 13.55% |
| 2016 | 82,078,881.09 | 93.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Vicente in the 2015 Census was 12,754 broken down into 2,971 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,980 | 1,966 | 5.08 | |
| 9,846 | 2,112 | 4.66 | |
| 10,874 | 2,248 | 4.84 | |
| 11,901 | 2,588 | 4.60 | |
| 11,719 | 2,638 | 4.44 | |
| 12,754 | 2,971 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Vicente is 5 to 9, with 1,179 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 193 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 228 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 927 | 7.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,179 | 9.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,129 | 8.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,034 | 8.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,117 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,029 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,006 | 7.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 920 | 7.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 803 | 6.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 717 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 630 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 549 | 4.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 437 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 360 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 251 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 193 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 249 | 1.95% |
| Total | 12,758 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Vicente grew from 5,060 in 1903 to 13,118 in 2020, an increase of 8,058 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 360 people, from the previous population of 12,758 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,060 | – | |
| 5,858 | 0.93% | |
| 6,163 | 0.25% | |
| 6,151 | -0.02% | |
| 7,094 | 1.26% | |
| 7,539 | 0.60% | |
| 8,299 | 1.95% | |
| 8,488 | 0.45% | |
| 9,989 | 1.64% | |
| 9,848 | -0.27% | |
| 10,877 | 2.15% | |
| 11,907 | 1.26% | |
| 11,720 | -0.57% | |
| 12,758 | 1.63% | |
| 13,118 | 0.59% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Vicente for the year 2019 was 7,919, broken down into 3,875 males and 4,044 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Vicente is situated at approximately 17° 36' North, 120° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.7 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 Vicente are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 338.65 kilometers (210.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, 1.17 kilometers (0.72 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Bantay, Ilocos Sur, 1.98 kilometers (1.23 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 4.03 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, 5.25 kilometers (3.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 6.23 kilometers (3.87 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, 11.53 kilometers (7.16 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 2.77 kilometers (1.72 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 45.47 kilometers (28.26 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 55.05 kilometers (34.21 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 70.74 kilometers (43.95 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 108.34 kilometers (67.32 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 116.92 kilometers (72.65 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Distance from Manila: 338.65 kilometers (210.43 miles) to the South (S11°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.