San Roque, Municipality of General Macarthur, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | General Macarthur |
| Postal code | 6805 |
| Population (2020) | 106 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2220, 125.4931 (11° 13' North, 125° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 164.5 meters (539.7 feet) |
San Roque is a barangay in the municipality of General Macarthur, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 106. This represented 0.74% of the total population of General Macarthur.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque in the 2015 Census was 147 broken down into 22 households or an average of 6.68 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 19 | 6.05 | |
| 139 | 29 | 4.79 | |
| 110 | 27 | 4.07 | |
| 111 | 24 | 4.63 | |
| 146 | 26 | 5.62 | |
| 147 | 22 | 6.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque is 15 to 19, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 4.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 12.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 17.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 14.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 19.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 9 | 6.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 2.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 5 | 3.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 3 | 2.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 3 | 2.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 2.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 147 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque fell from 115 in 1990 to 106 in 2020, a decrease of 9 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 6.65%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 147 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | – | |
| 139 | 3.61% | |
| 110 | -4.89% | |
| 111 | 0.12% | |
| 146 | 10.49% | |
| 147 | 0.13% | |
| 106 | -6.65% |
Location
San Roque is situated at approximately 11.2220, 125.4931, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 164.5 meters or 539.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Roque 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.