Peñafrancia, Municipality of Viga, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Viga |
| Postal code | 4805 |
| Population (2020) | 380 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.8864, 124.3123 (13° 53' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.3 meters (10.8 feet) |
Peñafrancia, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Viga, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 380. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Viga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Peñafrancia in the 2015 Census was 354 broken down into 74 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 47 | 5.74 | |
| 324 | 56 | 5.79 | |
| 317 | 59 | 5.37 | |
| 334 | 61 | 5.48 | |
| 339 | 59 | 5.75 | |
| 354 | 74 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Peñafrancia is 10 to 14, with 46 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 26 | 7.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 12.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 10.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 5.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 4.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.13% |
| Total | 354 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Peñafrancia grew from 270 in 1990 to 380 in 2020, an increase of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 354 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 270 | – | |
| 324 | 3.47% | |
| 317 | -0.47% | |
| 334 | 0.72% | |
| 339 | 0.54% | |
| 354 | 0.83% | |
| 380 | 1.50% |
Location
Peñafrancia is situated at approximately 13.8864, 124.3123, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.3 meters or 10.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Peñafrancia 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.