San Roque, Municipality of Palompon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Palompon |
| Postal code | 6538 |
| Population (2020) | 272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9713, 124.4564 (10° 58' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 208.0 meters (682.4 feet) |
San Roque is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 272. This represented 0.47% of the total population of Palompon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque in the 2015 Census was 300 broken down into 84 households or an average of 3.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 61 | 4.75 | |
| 335 | 80 | 4.19 | |
| 436 | 106 | 4.11 | |
| 238 | 68 | 3.50 | |
| 218 | 59 | 3.69 | |
| 300 | 84 | 3.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque is 15 to 19, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 8.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 11.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 4.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.00% |
| Total | 300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque fell from 290 in 1990 to 272 in 2020, a decrease of 18 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.04%, or a decrease of 28 people, from the previous population of 300 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | – | |
| 338 | 2.91% | |
| 436 | 5.61% | |
| 238 | -8.01% | |
| 218 | -3.14% | |
| 300 | 6.27% | |
| 272 | -2.04% |
Location
San Roque is situated at approximately 10.9713, 124.4564, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 208.0 meters or 682.4 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.