Vira, Municipality of Roxas, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Roxas |
| Postal code | 3320 |
| Population (2020) | 3,797 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1187, 121.6215 (17° 7' North, 121° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 60.8 meters (199.5 feet) |
Vira, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Roxas, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,797. This represented 5.77% of the total population of Roxas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Vira in the 2015 Census was 3,478 broken down into 706 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,209 | 632 | 5.08 | |
| 3,493 | 711 | 4.91 | |
| 3,460 | 717 | 4.83 | |
| 3,402 | 769 | 4.42 | |
| 3,795 | 847 | 4.48 | |
| 3,478 | 706 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Vira is 20 to 24, with 339 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 235 | 6.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 321 | 9.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 325 | 9.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 310 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 339 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 324 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 281 | 7.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 220 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 251 | 7.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 226 | 6.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 180 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 163 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 113 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 1.24% |
| Total | 3,546 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Vira grew from 3,218 in 1990 to 3,797 in 2020, an increase of 579 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 251 people, from the previous population of 3,546 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,218 | – | |
| 3,505 | 1.61% | |
| 3,497 | -0.05% | |
| 3,440 | -0.23% | |
| 3,855 | 4.23% | |
| 3,546 | -1.58% | |
| 3,797 | 1.45% |
Location
Vira is situated at approximately 17.1187, 121.6215, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 60.8 meters or 199.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Vira shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.