Rosita, Municipality of Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | Libjo |
| Postal code | 8414 |
| Population (2020) | 966 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 10.1275, 125.5733 (10° 8' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.7 feet) |
Rosita is a barangay in the municipality of Libjo, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 966. This represented 5.35% of the total population of Libjo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Rosita in the 2015 Census was 1,047 broken down into 210 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 745 | 144 | 5.17 | |
| 790 | 149 | 5.30 | |
| 1,098 | 213 | 5.15 | |
| 1,174 | 219 | 5.36 | |
| 1,044 | 226 | 4.62 | |
| 1,047 | 210 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rosita is 10 to 14, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 124 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 13.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 4.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 3.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,047 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rosita grew from 745 in 1990 to 966 in 2020, an increase of 221 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.68%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 1,047 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 745 | – | |
| 790 | 1.10% | |
| 1,098 | 7.31% | |
| 1,174 | 0.93% | |
| 1,044 | -4.18% | |
| 1,047 | 0.05% | |
| 966 | -1.68% |
Location
Rosita is situated at approximately 10.1275, 125.5733, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Rosita 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.