Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Barangay count | 41 |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Masbate Pass, Sibuyan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Area (2013) | 440.30 km2 (170.00 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 88,351 |
| Density (2020) | 201 / km2 (520 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 31' North, 123° 24' East (12.5118, 123.3975) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.5 feet) |
Aroroy is a coastal municipality in the island province of Masbate.
The municipality has a land area of 440.30 square kilometers or 170.00 square miles which constitutes 10.64% of Masbate's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 88,351. This represented 9.72% of the total population of Masbate province, or 1.45% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 201 inhabitants per square kilometer or 520 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Aroroy has 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambolong | 5.24% | 4,632 | 4,224 | 9.66% | 1.96% |
| Amoroy | 0.94% | 827 | 782 | 5.75% | 1.18% |
| Amotag | 2.33% | 2,059 | 2,121 | -2.92% | -0.62% |
| Bagauma | 3.22% | 2,841 | 2,636 | 7.78% | 1.59% |
| Balawing | 0.86% | 757 | 719 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Balete | 1.88% | 1,661 | 1,608 | 3.30% | 0.68% |
| Bangon | 3.30% | 2,915 | 2,804 | 3.96% | 0.82% |
| Cabangcalan | 1.38% | 1,220 | 1,203 | 1.41% | 0.30% |
| Cabas-an | 1.43% | 1,266 | 1,585 | -20.13% | -4.62% |
| Calanay | 1.73% | 1,527 | 1,639 | -6.83% | -1.48% |
| Capsay | 3.00% | 2,649 | 2,402 | 10.28% | 2.08% |
| Concepcion | 1.08% | 951 | 1,036 | -8.20% | -1.79% |
| Dayhagan | 1.93% | 1,703 | 1,665 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Don Pablo Dela Rosa | 1.75% | 1,550 | 1,477 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Gumahang | 2.33% | 2,055 | 1,994 | 3.06% | 0.64% |
| Jaboyoan | 3.10% | 2,740 | 2,369 | 15.66% | 3.11% |
| Lanang | 1.14% | 1,009 | 933 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Luy-a | 3.61% | 3,186 | 2,937 | 8.48% | 1.73% |
| Macabug | 1.23% | 1,084 | 1,089 | -0.46% | -0.10% |
| Malubi | 2.08% | 1,840 | 1,708 | 7.73% | 1.58% |
| Managanaga | 1.52% | 1,340 | 1,233 | 8.68% | 1.77% |
| Manamoc | 1.26% | 1,117 | 995 | 12.26% | 2.46% |
| Mariposa | 1.51% | 1,337 | 1,352 | -1.11% | -0.23% |
| Mataba | 2.91% | 2,569 | 2,738 | -6.17% | -1.33% |
| Matalangtalang | 1.86% | 1,639 | 1,961 | -16.42% | -3.71% |
| Matongog | 1.54% | 1,357 | 1,405 | -3.42% | -0.73% |
| Nabongsoran | 2.27% | 2,005 | 1,003 | 99.90% | 15.70% |
| Pangle | 1.11% | 979 | 1,022 | -4.21% | -0.90% |
| Panique | 7.32% | 6,464 | 6,411 | 0.83% | 0.17% |
| Pinanaan | 1.06% | 939 | 1,171 | -19.81% | -4.54% |
| Poblacion | 4.63% | 4,090 | 4,088 | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Puro | 9.37% | 8,282 | 8,131 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| San Agustin | 2.06% | 1,820 | 1,857 | -1.99% | -0.42% |
| San Isidro | 1.33% | 1,175 | 1,351 | -13.03% | -2.90% |
| Sawang | 1.55% | 1,371 | 1,420 | -3.45% | -0.74% |
| Syndicate | 3.15% | 2,784 | 2,439 | 14.15% | 2.82% |
| Talabaan | 1.76% | 1,555 | 1,505 | 3.32% | 0.69% |
| Talib | 1.71% | 1,515 | 1,649 | -8.13% | -1.77% |
| Tigbao | 3.54% | 3,131 | 3,081 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Tinago | 1.96% | 1,736 | 1,720 | 0.93% | 0.20% |
| Tinigban | 3.03% | 2,674 | 2,705 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Aroroy Total | 88,351 | 86,168 | 2.53% | 0.53% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Aroroy for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱328,154,098.83.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 120,898,127.23 | – |
| 2010 | 148,324,402.86 | 22.69% |
| 2011 | 190,251,871.11 | 28.27% |
| 2012 | 193,754,847.77 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 213,122,012.12 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | 254,996,391.04 | 19.65% |
| 2015 | 305,585,255.73 | 19.84% |
| 2016 | 328,154,098.83 | 7.39% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Aroroy in the 2015 Census was 85,776 broken down into 17,087 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52,845 | 9,716 | 5.44 | |
| 55,084 | 10,075 | 5.47 | |
| 58,721 | 10,736 | 5.47 | |
| 62,621 | 11,805 | 5.30 | |
| 76,057 | 14,581 | 5.22 | |
| 85,776 | 17,087 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Aroroy is 5 to 9, with 12,554 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 411 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,337 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,504 | 12.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,554 | 14.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,295 | 13.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,496 | 11.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,548 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,184 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,967 | 5.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,380 | 5.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,846 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,508 | 4.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,863 | 3.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,322 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,614 | 1.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,022 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 778 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 539 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 411 | 0.48% |
| Total | 86,168 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Aroroy grew from 9,836 in 1918 to 88,351 in 2020, an increase of 78,515 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 2,183 people, from the previous population of 86,168 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 9,836 | – | |
| 31,289 | 5.96% | |
| 23,888 | -2.73% | |
| 18,371 | -2.28% | |
| 28,624 | 4.43% | |
| 30,457 | 1.25% | |
| 38,618 | 4.86% | |
| 53,060 | 3.23% | |
| 55,110 | 0.71% | |
| 58,751 | 1.38% | |
| 62,635 | 0.89% | |
| 76,139 | 7.37% | |
| 86,168 | 2.38% | |
| 88,351 | 0.53% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Aroroy for the year 2019 was 52,209, broken down into 26,573 males and 25,636 females.
Location
The municipal center of Aroroy is situated at approximately 12° 31' North, 123° 24' East, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.5 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 Aroroy are Masbate City, Masbate, Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Tabaco, Albay, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Baleno, Masbate, Monreal, Masbate, Mandaon, Masbate, Milagros, Masbate, Mobo, Masbate, and San Jacinto, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 348.37 kilometers (216.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Baleno, Masbate, 11.72 kilometers (7.28 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Monreal, Masbate, 32.35 kilometers (20.10 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Mandaon, Masbate, 33.90 kilometers (21.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Milagros, Masbate, 34.64 kilometers (21.52 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Mobo, Masbate, 34.40 kilometers (21.37 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- San Jacinto, Masbate, 36.84 kilometers (22.89 miles) to the East (N80°E)
Nearest cities
- Masbate City, Masbate, 28.94 kilometers (17.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 78.41 kilometers (48.72 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 82.10 kilometers (51.01 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 83.26 kilometers (51.74 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 100.44 kilometers (62.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 100.73 kilometers (62.59 miles) to the North (N1°E)
Distance from Manila: 348.37 kilometers (216.47 miles) to the Northwest (N48°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.