Rosario, Province of Batangas
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Barangay count | 48 |
| Postal code | 4225 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 226.88 km2 (87.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 128,352 |
| Density (2020) | 566 / km2 (1,465 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 51' North, 121° 12' East (13.8442, 121.2035) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 143.6 meters (471.0 feet) |
Rosario is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Batangas.
The municipality has a land area of 226.88 square kilometers or 87.60 square miles which constitutes 7.28% of Batangas's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 128,352. This represented 4.41% of the total population of Batangas province, or 0.79% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 566 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,465 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Rosario has 48 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alupay | 3.35% | 4,306 | 4,314 | -0.19% | -0.04% |
| Antipolo | 0.58% | 745 | 674 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| Bagong Pook | 4.88% | 6,268 | 5,757 | 8.88% | 1.81% |
| Balibago | 1.89% | 2,427 | 2,280 | 6.45% | 1.32% |
| Barangay A | 1.00% | 1,278 | 1,122 | 13.90% | 2.78% |
| Barangay B | 1.04% | 1,335 | 1,376 | -2.98% | -0.63% |
| Barangay C | 0.58% | 748 | 943 | -20.68% | -4.76% |
| Barangay D | 0.70% | 896 | 932 | -3.86% | -0.83% |
| Barangay E | 1.47% | 1,881 | 2,276 | -17.36% | -3.93% |
| Bayawang | 1.10% | 1,406 | 1,307 | 7.57% | 1.55% |
| Baybayin | 2.52% | 3,240 | 2,323 | 39.47% | 7.25% |
| Bulihan | 3.20% | 4,104 | 4,014 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Cahigam | 2.15% | 2,758 | 2,450 | 12.57% | 2.52% |
| Calantas | 1.34% | 1,722 | 1,634 | 5.39% | 1.11% |
| Colongan | 1.66% | 2,128 | 1,727 | 23.22% | 4.49% |
| Itlugan | 3.96% | 5,082 | 4,677 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
| Leviste | 1.43% | 1,835 | 1,753 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| Lumbangan | 1.47% | 1,886 | 1,587 | 18.84% | 3.70% |
| Maalas-as | 1.85% | 2,369 | 1,932 | 22.62% | 4.39% |
| Mabato | 1.71% | 2,196 | 1,794 | 22.41% | 4.35% |
| Mabunga | 1.43% | 1,834 | 1,838 | -0.22% | -0.05% |
| Macalamcam A | 0.91% | 1,174 | 959 | 22.42% | 4.35% |
| Macalamcam B | 1.28% | 1,646 | 1,765 | -6.74% | -1.46% |
| Malaya | 1.44% | 1,842 | 1,555 | 18.46% | 3.63% |
| Maligaya | 0.80% | 1,028 | 913 | 12.60% | 2.53% |
| Marilag | 2.57% | 3,294 | 2,898 | 13.66% | 2.73% |
| Masaya | 3.60% | 4,620 | 3,967 | 16.46% | 3.26% |
| Matamis | 0.53% | 678 | 592 | 14.53% | 2.90% |
| Mavalor | 1.25% | 1,604 | 1,549 | 3.55% | 0.74% |
| Mayuro | 2.02% | 2,589 | 2,411 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Namuco | 4.59% | 5,890 | 4,992 | 17.99% | 3.54% |
| Namunga | 4.44% | 5,693 | 5,276 | 7.90% | 1.61% |
| Nasi | 1.72% | 2,208 | 2,048 | 7.81% | 1.60% |
| Natu | 2.20% | 2,821 | 2,721 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Palakpak | 0.73% | 941 | 851 | 10.58% | 2.14% |
| Pinagsibaan | 2.76% | 3,543 | 3,422 | 3.54% | 0.73% |
| Putingkahoy | 2.33% | 2,997 | 2,811 | 6.62% | 1.36% |
| Quilib | 4.93% | 6,327 | 4,041 | 56.57% | 9.90% |
| Salao | 1.66% | 2,135 | 2,303 | -7.29% | -1.58% |
| San Carlos | 2.96% | 3,799 | 3,771 | 0.74% | 0.16% |
| San Ignacio | 1.60% | 2,055 | 1,954 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| San Isidro | 3.20% | 4,106 | 3,811 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| San Jose | 1.87% | 2,403 | 2,075 | 15.81% | 3.14% |
| San Roque | 3.59% | 4,603 | 3,900 | 18.03% | 3.55% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.55% | 3,267 | 3,301 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Timbugan | 1.74% | 2,230 | 2,077 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Tiquiwan | 1.46% | 1,875 | 1,736 | 8.01% | 1.63% |
| Tulos | 1.98% | 2,540 | 2,355 | 7.86% | 1.60% |
| Rosario Total | 128,352 | 116,764 | 9.92% | 2.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Rosario for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱251,988,594.91.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 133,882,305.13 | – |
| 2010 | 148,472,720.21 | 10.90% |
| 2011 | 166,135,204.48 | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 158,062,587.66 | -4.86% |
| 2013 | 181,417,089.21 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 205,221,539.90 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 223,390,906.49 | 8.85% |
| 2016 | 251,988,594.91 | 12.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Rosario in the 2015 Census was 116,647 broken down into 26,906 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66,774 | 12,366 | 5.40 | |
| 74,870 | 14,277 | 5.24 | |
| 86,033 | 16,288 | 5.28 | |
| 95,735 | 19,455 | 4.92 | |
| 105,501 | 22,196 | 4.75 | |
| 116,647 | 26,906 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rosario is 5 to 9, with 12,048 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1,106 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,404 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,032 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,048 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,894 | 10.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,851 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,528 | 9.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,391 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,527 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,618 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,585 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,124 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,999 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,183 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,305 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,386 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,656 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,106 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 1,127 | 0.97% |
| Total | 116,764 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rosario grew from 8,326 in 1903 to 128,352 in 2020, an increase of 120,026 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.01%, or an increase of 11,588 people, from the previous population of 116,764 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,326 | – | |
| 22,174 | 6.38% | |
| 34,130 | 2.18% | |
| 36,020 | 0.55% | |
| 32,868 | -0.80% | |
| 42,704 | 2.59% | |
| 47,298 | 2.07% | |
| 54,252 | 2.78% | |
| 66,923 | 2.12% | |
| 74,976 | 2.15% | |
| 86,110 | 3.01% | |
| 95,785 | 1.48% | |
| 105,561 | 3.60% | |
| 116,764 | 1.94% | |
| 128,352 | 2.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Rosario for the year 2019 was 74,408, broken down into 36,355 males and 38,053 females.
Location
The municipal center of Rosario is situated at approximately 13° 51' North, 121° 12' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 143.6 meters or 471.0 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 Rosario are Lipa, Batangas, Batangas City, Batangas, Tanauan, Batangas, San Pablo, Laguna, Santo Tomas, Batangas, and Calamba, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Padre Garcia, Batangas, Taysan, Batangas, Ibaan, Batangas, San Antonio, Quezon, San Jose, Batangas, and Mataasnakahoy, Batangas. Its distance from the national capital is 86.04 kilometers (53.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Padre Garcia, Batangas, 3.81 kilometers (2.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Taysan, Batangas, 5.49 kilometers (3.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Ibaan, Batangas, 7.81 kilometers (4.85 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- San Antonio, Quezon, 11.25 kilometers (6.99 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- San Jose, Batangas, 11.68 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Mataasnakahoy, Batangas, 16.29 kilometers (10.12 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
Nearest cities
- Lipa, Batangas, 11.56 kilometers (7.18 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 18.53 kilometers (11.52 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 27.19 kilometers (16.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 28.25 kilometers (17.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 29.63 kilometers (18.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 40.76 kilometers (25.33 miles) to the North (N6°W)
Distance from Manila: 86.04 kilometers (53.46 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°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.