Rosario, Province of Cavite
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 4106 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 7.61 km2 (2.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 110,807 |
| Density (2020) | 14,561 / km2 (37,689 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 25' North, 120° 51' East (14.4151, 120.8533) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.2 feet) |
Rosario is a coastal municipality in the province of Cavite.
The municipality has a land area of 7.61 square kilometers or 2.94 square miles which constitutes 0.50% of Cavite's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 110,807. This represented 2.55% of the total population of Cavite province, or 0.68% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 14,561 inhabitants per square kilometer or 37,689 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Rosario has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagbag I | 5.44% | 6,032 | 6,070 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Bagbag II | 5.55% | 6,153 | 5,890 | 4.47% | 0.92% |
| Kanluran | 3.40% | 3,769 | 3,971 | -5.09% | -1.09% |
| Ligtong I | 4.32% | 4,792 | 4,674 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Ligtong II | 1.71% | 1,897 | 2,055 | -7.69% | -1.67% |
| Ligtong III | 5.13% | 5,681 | 6,821 | -16.71% | -3.78% |
| Ligtong IV | 2.67% | 2,961 | 2,893 | 2.35% | 0.49% |
| Muzon I | 3.51% | 3,886 | 3,923 | -0.94% | -0.20% |
| Muzon II | 2.54% | 2,812 | 3,051 | -7.83% | -1.70% |
| Poblacion | 1.89% | 2,099 | 1,894 | 10.82% | 2.19% |
| Sapa I | 1.76% | 1,953 | 2,210 | -11.63% | -2.57% |
| Sapa II | 6.12% | 6,779 | 7,254 | -6.55% | -1.42% |
| Sapa III | 3.81% | 4,225 | 3,953 | 6.88% | 1.41% |
| Sapa IV | 0.87% | 968 | 969 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
| Silangan I | 8.26% | 9,152 | 7,683 | 19.12% | 3.75% |
| Silangan II | 3.50% | 3,873 | 4,612 | -16.02% | -3.61% |
| Tejeros Convention | 18.50% | 20,499 | 19,697 | 4.07% | 0.84% |
| Wawa I | 4.97% | 5,511 | 4,894 | 12.61% | 2.53% |
| Wawa II | 5.30% | 5,875 | 6,271 | -6.31% | -1.36% |
| Wawa III | 10.73% | 11,890 | 11,921 | -0.26% | -0.05% |
| Rosario Total | 110,807 | 110,706 | 0.09% | 0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Rosario for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱557,281,640.20.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 435,358,064.24 | – |
| 2010 | 405,540,427.20 | -6.85% |
| 2011 | 507,443,247.10 | 25.13% |
| 2012 | 540,243,007.52 | 6.46% |
| 2013 | 410,421,573.12 | -24.03% |
| 2014 | 390,130,582.74 | -4.94% |
| 2015 | 644,847,753.29 | 65.29% |
| 2016 | 557,281,640.20 | -13.58% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Rosario in the 2015 Census was 110,561 broken down into 29,316 households or an average of 3.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,387 | 9,001 | 5.04 | |
| 54,075 | 11,463 | 4.72 | |
| 73,154 | 15,780 | 4.64 | |
| 93,954 | 22,293 | 4.21 | |
| 92,167 | 22,188 | 4.15 | |
| 110,561 | 29,316 | 3.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rosario is 20 to 24, with 14,119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 563 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,147 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,347 | 7.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,094 | 9.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,670 | 8.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 10,638 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 14,119 | 12.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 12,262 | 11.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,257 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,171 | 7.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,406 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,515 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,388 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,253 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,521 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,731 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 957 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 667 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 563 | 0.51% |
| Total | 110,706 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rosario grew from 6,601 in 1903 to 110,807 in 2020, an increase of 104,206 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.02%, or an increase of 101 people, from the previous population of 110,706 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,601 | – | |
| 7,117 | 0.48% | |
| 9,894 | 1.66% | |
| 11,894 | 1.91% | |
| 16,227 | 2.77% | |
| 23,817 | 3.82% | |
| 28,725 | 3.83% | |
| 33,312 | 3.01% | |
| 45,405 | 3.15% | |
| 54,086 | 3.33% | |
| 73,665 | 6.85% | |
| 94,228 | 3.45% | |
| 92,253 | -0.77% | |
| 110,706 | 3.53% | |
| 110,807 | 0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Rosario for the year 2019 was 84,273, broken down into 38,434 males and 45,839 females.
Location
The municipal center of Rosario is situated at approximately 14° 25' North, 120° 51' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.2 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 General Trias, Cavite, Imus, Cavite, Cavite City, Cavite, Bacoor, Cavite, Dasmariñas, Cavite, and Trece Martires, Cavite. The nearest municipalities are Tanza, Cavite, Noveleta, Cavite, Kawit, Cavite, Naic, Cavite, Maragondon, Cavite, and Ternate, Cavite. Its distance from the national capital is 23.50 kilometers (14.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tanza, Cavite, 2.69 kilometers (1.67 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Noveleta, Cavite, 2.73 kilometers (1.70 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Kawit, Cavite, 6.07 kilometers (3.77 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Naic, Cavite, 14.52 kilometers (9.03 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Maragondon, Cavite, 20.34 kilometers (12.64 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Ternate, Cavite, 20.78 kilometers (12.91 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
Nearest cities
- General Trias, Cavite, 4.37 kilometers (2.72 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Imus, Cavite, 8.88 kilometers (5.52 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Cavite City, Cavite, 9.29 kilometers (5.77 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Bacoor, Cavite, 10.35 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 13.32 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Trece Martires, Cavite, 15.25 kilometers (9.48 miles) to the South (S5°E)
Distance from Manila: 23.50 kilometers (14.60 miles) to the Northeast (N35°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.