Quirino, 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) | 274 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.8745, 124.3611 (13° 52' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.9 meters (285.1 feet) |
Quirino, formerly Abugan, is a barangay in the municipality of Viga, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 274. This represented 1.20% of the total population of Viga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Quirino in the 2015 Census was 255 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 42 | 4.90 | |
| 289 | 50 | 5.78 | |
| 270 | 53 | 5.09 | |
| 208 | 41 | 5.07 | |
| 228 | 45 | 5.07 | |
| 255 | 56 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Quirino is 15 to 19, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 8.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 14.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 2.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 5 | 1.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 7.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 7.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 3.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.57% |
| Total | 255 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Quirino grew from 206 in 1990 to 274 in 2020, an increase of 68 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 255 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | – | |
| 289 | 6.55% | |
| 270 | -1.45% | |
| 208 | -3.53% | |
| 228 | 3.40% | |
| 255 | 2.15% | |
| 274 | 1.52% |
Location
Quirino is situated at approximately 13.8745, 124.3611, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.9 meters or 285.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Quirino 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.