Bato, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Barangay count | 27 |
| Postal code | 4801 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Area (2013) | 48.62 km2 (18.77 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,748 |
| Density (2020) | 447 / km2 (1,159 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 36' North, 124° 18' East (13.6079, 124.2970) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.4 meters (11.3 feet) |
Bato is a coastal municipality in the island province of Catanduanes.
The municipality has a land area of 48.62 square kilometers or 18.77 square miles which constitutes 3.26% of Catanduanes's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,748. This represented 8.00% of the total population of Catanduanes province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 447 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,159 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bato has 27 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroyao Pequeño | 0.91% | 197 | 201 | -1.99% | -0.42% |
| Bagumbayan | 1.81% | 394 | 405 | -2.72% | -0.58% |
| Banawang | 3.56% | 774 | 677 | 14.33% | 2.86% |
| Batalay | 6.64% | 1,445 | 1,548 | -6.65% | -1.44% |
| Binanuahan | 9.65% | 2,098 | 1,897 | 10.60% | 2.14% |
| Bote | 5.45% | 1,185 | 1,126 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Buenavista | 2.05% | 445 | 433 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Cabugao | 14.09% | 3,065 | 3,418 | -10.33% | -2.27% |
| Cagraray | 3.09% | 672 | 632 | 6.33% | 1.30% |
| Carorian | 2.08% | 452 | 427 | 5.85% | 1.20% |
| Guinobatan | 5.49% | 1,193 | 1,040 | 14.71% | 2.93% |
| Ilawod | 4.26% | 927 | 987 | -6.08% | -1.31% |
| Libjo | 1.83% | 397 | 358 | 10.89% | 2.20% |
| Libod Poblacion | 4.46% | 971 | 1,024 | -5.18% | -1.11% |
| Marinawa | 2.92% | 636 | 607 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Mintay | 1.75% | 380 | 384 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
| Oguis | 1.75% | 381 | 363 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| Pananaogan | 3.03% | 658 | 668 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| San Andres | 2.01% | 437 | 363 | 20.39% | 3.98% |
| San Pedro | 1.92% | 418 | 424 | -1.42% | -0.30% |
| San Roque | 7.27% | 1,581 | 1,558 | 1.48% | 0.31% |
| Santa Isabel | 0.68% | 147 | 124 | 18.55% | 3.65% |
| Sibacungan | 3.04% | 661 | 636 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Sipi | 4.67% | 1,015 | 822 | 23.48% | 4.54% |
| Talisay | 1.19% | 259 | 271 | -4.43% | -0.95% |
| Tamburan | 2.69% | 586 | 553 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Tilis | 1.72% | 374 | 333 | 12.31% | 2.47% |
| Bato Total | 21,748 | 21,279 | 2.20% | 0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bato for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱61,126,346.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,839,137.92 | – |
| 2010 | 36,778,199.87 | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 41,628,378.04 | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 38,993,889.24 | -6.33% |
| 2013 | 45,755,349.77 | 17.34% |
| 2014 | 50,183,589.90 | 9.68% |
| 2015 | 55,509,755.34 | 10.61% |
| 2016 | 61,126,346.62 | 10.12% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 21,256 broken down into 4,563 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,327 | 2,916 | 5.26 | |
| 16,535 | 3,199 | 5.17 | |
| 17,760 | 3,497 | 5.08 | |
| 18,725 | 3,846 | 4.87 | |
| 19,968 | 4,180 | 4.78 | |
| 21,256 | 4,563 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 10 to 14, with 2,418 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 297 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 435 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,974 | 9.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,361 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,418 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,259 | 10.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,718 | 8.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,446 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,341 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,243 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,070 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,117 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 977 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 803 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 627 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 481 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 404 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 297 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 308 | 1.45% |
| Total | 21,279 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 8,438 in 1903 to 21,748 in 2020, an increase of 13,310 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 469 people, from the previous population of 21,279 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,438 | – | |
| 12,888 | 2.71% | |
| 17,230 | 1.46% | |
| 18,716 | 0.85% | |
| 13,339 | -2.93% | |
| 13,948 | 0.44% | |
| 15,415 | 2.03% | |
| 15,099 | -0.41% | |
| 15,331 | 0.15% | |
| 16,535 | 1.43% | |
| 17,761 | 1.55% | |
| 18,738 | 0.74% | |
| 19,984 | 2.37% | |
| 21,279 | 1.20% | |
| 21,748 | 0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bato for the year 2019 was 16,717, broken down into 8,359 males and 8,358 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bato is situated at approximately 13° 36' North, 124° 18' East, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.4 meters or 11.3 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 Bato are Tabaco, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are San Miguel, Catanduanes, Virac, Catanduanes, Baras, Catanduanes, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, San Andres, Catanduanes, and Viga, Catanduanes. Its distance from the national capital is 374.33 kilometers (232.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Miguel, Catanduanes, 3.84 kilometers (2.39 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Virac, Catanduanes, 7.75 kilometers (4.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Baras, Catanduanes, 9.76 kilometers (6.06 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 21.65 kilometers (13.45 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- San Andres, Catanduanes, 21.63 kilometers (13.44 miles) to the West (S87°W)
- Viga, Catanduanes, 29.32 kilometers (18.22 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 67.29 kilometers (41.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 77.26 kilometers (48.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 80.05 kilometers (49.74 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 91.74 kilometers (57.00 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 97.89 kilometers (60.83 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 120.24 kilometers (74.71 miles) to the West (N89°W)
Distance from Manila: 374.33 kilometers (232.60 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°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.