Viga, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 4805 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Area (2013) | 158.23 km2 (61.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,869 |
| Density (2020) | 145 / km2 (374 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 52' North, 124° 19' East (13.8726, 124.3093) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.0 feet) |
Viga is a coastal municipality in the island province of Catanduanes.
The municipality has a land area of 158.23 square kilometers or 61.09 square miles which constitutes 10.60% of Catanduanes's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,869. This represented 8.41% of the total population of Catanduanes province, or 0.38% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 145 inhabitants per square kilometer or 374 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Viga has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almojuela | 3.32% | 759 | 651 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Ananong | 1.85% | 423 | 409 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Asuncion | 2.65% | 607 | 556 | 9.17% | 1.86% |
| Batohonan | 0.96% | 220 | 198 | 11.11% | 2.24% |
| Begonia | 3.03% | 692 | 675 | 2.52% | 0.52% |
| Botinagan | 1.55% | 354 | 273 | 29.67% | 5.62% |
| Buenavista | 3.67% | 839 | 779 | 7.70% | 1.57% |
| Burgos | 4.02% | 920 | 1,003 | -8.28% | -1.80% |
| Del Pilar | 1.85% | 423 | 366 | 15.57% | 3.09% |
| Mabini | 1.78% | 406 | 396 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Magsaysay | 2.68% | 613 | 612 | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Ogbong | 4.50% | 1,030 | 1,042 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Osmeña | 1.91% | 437 | 422 | 3.55% | 0.74% |
| Pedro Vera | 7.18% | 1,642 | 1,427 | 15.07% | 3.00% |
| Peñafrancia | 1.66% | 380 | 354 | 7.34% | 1.50% |
| Quezon | 5.29% | 1,209 | 797 | 51.69% | 9.17% |
| Quirino | 1.20% | 274 | 255 | 7.45% | 1.52% |
| Rizal | 6.32% | 1,446 | 1,329 | 8.80% | 1.79% |
| Roxas | 3.03% | 694 | 581 | 19.45% | 3.81% |
| Sagrada | 3.02% | 690 | 666 | 3.60% | 0.75% |
| San Isidro | 1.29% | 294 | 284 | 3.52% | 0.73% |
| San Jose Oco | 5.11% | 1,169 | 1,183 | -1.18% | -0.25% |
| San Jose Poblacion | 3.62% | 827 | 870 | -4.94% | -1.06% |
| San Pedro | 2.28% | 522 | 571 | -8.58% | -1.87% |
| San Roque | 4.07% | 931 | 829 | 12.30% | 2.47% |
| San Vicente | 3.17% | 724 | 800 | -9.50% | -2.08% |
| Santa Rosa | 3.50% | 801 | 634 | 26.34% | 5.04% |
| Soboc | 3.65% | 834 | 869 | -4.03% | -0.86% |
| Tambongon | 4.85% | 1,110 | 1,163 | -4.56% | -0.98% |
| Tinago | 4.50% | 1,029 | 1,080 | -4.72% | -1.01% |
| Villa Aurora | 2.49% | 570 | 550 | 3.64% | 0.75% |
| Viga Total | 22,869 | 21,624 | 5.76% | 1.19% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Viga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,340,000.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,414,001.29 | – |
| 2010 | 44,626,182.38 | 5.22% |
| 2011 | 48,316,921.73 | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 47,209,017.55 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 53,067,572.27 | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 59,648,432.20 | 12.40% |
| 2015 | 68,380,610.50 | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 75,340,000.13 | 10.18% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Viga in the 2015 Census was 21,559 broken down into 4,332 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,265 | 3,120 | 5.21 | |
| 18,562 | 3,489 | 5.32 | |
| 18,103 | 3,431 | 5.28 | |
| 19,176 | 3,646 | 5.26 | |
| 20,597 | 3,927 | 5.24 | |
| 21,559 | 4,332 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Viga is 10 to 14, with 2,825 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 272 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 483 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,107 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,652 | 12.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,825 | 13.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,299 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,671 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,378 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,186 | 5.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,111 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,084 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,123 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 874 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 757 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 587 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 508 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 394 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 272 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 313 | 1.45% |
| Total | 21,624 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Viga grew from 3,938 in 1903 to 22,869 in 2020, an increase of 18,931 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 1,245 people, from the previous population of 21,624 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,938 | – | |
| 13,424 | 8.05% | |
| 11,232 | -0.89% | |
| 11,000 | -0.21% | |
| 20,880 | 5.80% | |
| 14,839 | -3.29% | |
| 16,063 | 1.60% | |
| 15,863 | -0.25% | |
| 16,270 | 0.25% | |
| 18,569 | 2.51% | |
| 18,105 | -0.54% | |
| 19,266 | 0.86% | |
| 20,669 | 2.59% | |
| 21,624 | 0.86% | |
| 22,869 | 1.19% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Viga for the year 2019 was 16,659, broken down into 8,629 males and 8,030 females.
Location
The municipal center of Viga is situated at approximately 13° 52' North, 124° 19' East, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.0 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 Viga are Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Panganiban, Catanduanes, Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, Caramoran, Catanduanes, Pandan, Catanduanes, and Baras, Catanduanes. Its distance from the national capital is 368.00 kilometers (228.66 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panganiban, Catanduanes, 4.03 kilometers (2.50 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, 7.96 kilometers (4.95 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 13.44 kilometers (8.35 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Caramoran, Catanduanes, 22.62 kilometers (14.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Pandan, Catanduanes, 24.32 kilometers (15.11 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Baras, Catanduanes, 24.53 kilometers (15.24 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 84.61 kilometers (52.57 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 102.30 kilometers (63.57 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 105.08 kilometers (65.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 108.92 kilometers (67.68 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 109.04 kilometers (67.75 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 124.56 kilometers (77.40 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
Distance from Manila: 368.00 kilometers (228.66 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°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.