Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Barangay count | 63 |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Lagonoy Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Area (2013) | 152.40 km2 (58.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 76,520 |
| Density (2020) | 502 / km2 (1,300 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 35' North, 124° 14' East (13.5808, 124.2310) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.8 meters (22.2 feet) |
Virac is a coastal municipality in the island province of Catanduanes. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 152.40 square kilometers or 58.84 square miles which constitutes 10.21% of Catanduanes's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 76,520. This represented 28.14% of the total population of Catanduanes province, or 1.26% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 502 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,300 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Virac has 63 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo del Norte | 0.96% | 731 | 695 | 5.18% | 1.07% |
| Antipolo del Sur | 0.81% | 621 | 535 | 16.07% | 3.19% |
| Balite | 1.23% | 939 | 761 | 23.39% | 4.52% |
| Batag | 0.66% | 503 | 436 | 15.37% | 3.05% |
| Bigaa | 4.42% | 3,383 | 3,193 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Buenavista | 0.58% | 440 | 397 | 10.83% | 2.19% |
| Buyo | 2.33% | 1,782 | 1,589 | 12.15% | 2.44% |
| Cabihian | 0.67% | 512 | 486 | 5.35% | 1.10% |
| Calabnigan | 1.01% | 770 | 603 | 27.69% | 5.28% |
| Calampong | 0.43% | 327 | 288 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Calatagan Proper | 4.36% | 3,335 | 3,075 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| Calatagan Tibang | 3.26% | 2,498 | 2,162 | 15.54% | 3.09% |
| Capilihan | 2.00% | 1,529 | 1,463 | 4.51% | 0.93% |
| Casoocan | 0.72% | 549 | 471 | 16.56% | 3.28% |
| Cavinitan | 5.17% | 3,959 | 4,514 | -12.30% | -2.72% |
| Concepcion | 1.21% | 929 | 1,084 | -14.30% | -3.20% |
| Constantino | 1.06% | 811 | 866 | -6.35% | -1.37% |
| Danicop | 2.93% | 2,241 | 2,074 | 8.05% | 1.64% |
| Dugui San Isidro | 0.53% | 403 | 402 | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Dugui San Vicente | 0.85% | 654 | 726 | -9.92% | -2.17% |
| Dugui Too | 1.93% | 1,474 | 1,346 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| F. Tacorda Village | 0.54% | 411 | 363 | 13.22% | 2.65% |
| Francia | 2.35% | 1,801 | 1,957 | -7.97% | -1.73% |
| Gogon Centro | 2.85% | 2,177 | 2,208 | -1.40% | -0.30% |
| Gogon Sirangan | 1.06% | 808 | 979 | -17.47% | -3.96% |
| Hawan Grande | 1.17% | 894 | 887 | 0.79% | 0.17% |
| Hawan Ilaya | 0.88% | 676 | 643 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Hicming | 1.50% | 1,151 | 1,068 | 7.77% | 1.59% |
| Ibong Sapa | 1.22% | 935 | 847 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Igang | 1.11% | 848 | 738 | 14.91% | 2.97% |
| Juan M. Alberto | 0.65% | 498 | 371 | 34.23% | 6.39% |
| Lanao | 1.32% | 1,008 | 1,094 | -7.86% | -1.71% |
| Magnesia del Norte | 1.01% | 770 | 779 | -1.16% | -0.24% |
| Magnesia del Sur | 1.13% | 865 | 757 | 14.27% | 2.85% |
| Marcelo Alberto | 1.06% | 811 | 863 | -6.03% | -1.30% |
| Marilima | 0.47% | 356 | 338 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Pajo Baguio | 0.71% | 540 | 519 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Pajo San Isidro | 1.57% | 1,205 | 1,208 | -0.25% | -0.05% |
| Palnab del Norte | 2.61% | 1,998 | 1,870 | 6.84% | 1.40% |
| Palnab del Sur | 2.57% | 1,970 | 1,787 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| Palta Big | 0.51% | 387 | 410 | -5.61% | -1.21% |
| Palta Salvacion | 1.61% | 1,234 | 1,175 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Palta Small | 1.24% | 948 | 844 | 12.32% | 2.48% |
| Rawis | 2.64% | 2,018 | 2,016 | 0.10% | 0.02% |
| Salvacion | 0.65% | 495 | 537 | -7.82% | -1.70% |
| San Isidro Village | 7.13% | 5,459 | 4,905 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| San Jose | 0.14% | 107 | 122 | -12.30% | -2.72% |
| San Juan | 0.78% | 599 | 677 | -11.52% | -2.54% |
| San Pablo | 1.14% | 870 | 1,085 | -19.82% | -4.54% |
| San Pedro | 0.35% | 264 | 285 | -7.37% | -1.60% |
| San Roque | 1.30% | 997 | 1,101 | -9.45% | -2.07% |
| San Vicente | 2.97% | 2,276 | 2,214 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.27% | 974 | 1,185 | -17.81% | -4.04% |
| Santa Elena | 0.93% | 713 | 786 | -9.29% | -2.03% |
| Santo Cristo | 1.58% | 1,209 | 1,078 | 12.15% | 2.44% |
| Santo Domingo | 1.87% | 1,434 | 1,350 | 6.22% | 1.28% |
| Santo Niño | 1.91% | 1,459 | 1,428 | 2.17% | 0.45% |
| Simamla | 1.20% | 922 | 848 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Sogod-Simamla | 0.47% | 359 | 286 | 25.52% | 4.90% |
| Sogod-Tibgao | 2.65% | 2,031 | 1,831 | 10.92% | 2.21% |
| Talisoy | 0.75% | 572 | 506 | 13.04% | 2.61% |
| Tubaon | 1.44% | 1,099 | 942 | 16.67% | 3.30% |
| Valencia | 2.59% | 1,982 | 1,597 | 24.11% | 4.65% |
| Virac Total | 76,520 | 73,650 | 3.90% | 0.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Virac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱176,731,427.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 97,496,690.64 | – |
| 2010 | 106,866,257.05 | 9.61% |
| 2011 | 115,545,043.59 | 8.12% |
| 2012 | 118,222,173.36 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 128,819,820.69 | 8.96% |
| 2014 | 145,166,778.16 | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 160,176,867.04 | 10.34% |
| 2016 | 176,731,427.26 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Virac in the 2015 Census was 72,251 broken down into 15,068 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,383 | 8,353 | 5.43 | |
| 49,713 | 9,649 | 5.15 | |
| 56,884 | 11,202 | 5.08 | |
| 64,274 | 13,191 | 4.87 | |
| 66,824 | 13,938 | 4.79 | |
| 72,251 | 15,068 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Virac is 15 to 19, with 8,940 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 805 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,446 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,116 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,868 | 10.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,187 | 11.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,940 | 12.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,731 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,217 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,824 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,423 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,875 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,761 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,316 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,635 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,073 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,497 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,115 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 821 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 805 | 1.09% |
| Total | 73,650 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Virac grew from 8,945 in 1903 to 76,520 in 2020, an increase of 67,575 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 2,870 people, from the previous population of 73,650 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,945 | – | |
| 13,486 | 2.63% | |
| 19,279 | 1.80% | |
| 22,503 | 1.60% | |
| 34,417 | 3.81% | |
| 35,571 | 0.32% | |
| 38,782 | 1.75% | |
| 40,102 | 0.67% | |
| 45,523 | 1.28% | |
| 49,912 | 1.74% | |
| 57,067 | 2.91% | |
| 64,554 | 1.71% | |
| 66,951 | 1.34% | |
| 73,650 | 1.83% | |
| 76,520 | 0.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Virac for the year 2019 was 49,195, broken down into 24,298 males and 24,897 females.
Location
The municipal center of Virac is situated at approximately 13° 35' North, 124° 14' East, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.8 meters or 22.2 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 Virac are Tabaco, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Bato, Catanduanes, San Miguel, Catanduanes, San Andres, Catanduanes, Baras, Catanduanes, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, and Viga, Catanduanes. Its distance from the national capital is 368.44 kilometers (228.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bato, Catanduanes, 7.75 kilometers (4.81 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- San Miguel, Catanduanes, 10.34 kilometers (6.42 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- San Andres, Catanduanes, 14.58 kilometers (9.06 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Baras, Catanduanes, 17.39 kilometers (10.81 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 28.07 kilometers (17.44 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Viga, Catanduanes, 33.38 kilometers (20.74 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
Nearest cities
- Tabaco, Albay, 59.55 kilometers (37.00 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 71.80 kilometers (44.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 72.71 kilometers (45.18 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 84.01 kilometers (52.20 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 90.29 kilometers (56.10 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 113.19 kilometers (70.33 miles) to the West (N87°W)
Distance from Manila: 368.44 kilometers (228.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°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.