San Roque, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 440 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1012, 125.6981 (11° 6' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.1 meters (79.1 feet) |
San Roque is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 440. This represented 7.20% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque in the 2015 Census was 440 broken down into 102 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 45 | 5.73 | |
| 294 | 52 | 5.65 | |
| 288 | 53 | 5.43 | |
| 345 | 65 | 5.31 | |
| 376 | 74 | 5.08 | |
| 440 | 102 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque is 15 to 19, with 60 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 | 15 | 3.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 6.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 13.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 10.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.82% |
| Total | 440 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque grew from 258 in 1990 to 440 in 2020, an increase of 182 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | – | |
| 294 | 2.48% | |
| 288 | -0.44% | |
| 345 | 2.52% | |
| 376 | 3.18% | |
| 440 | 3.04% | |
| 440 | 0.00% |
Location
San Roque is situated at approximately 11.1012, 125.6981, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.1 meters or 79.1 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.