San Roque, Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tanauan |
| Postal code | 6502 |
| Population (2020) | 3,541 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1093, 125.0207 (11° 7' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.0 feet) |
San Roque, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,541. This represented 6.16% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque in the 2015 Census was 5,032 broken down into 1,035 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,341 | 848 | 5.12 | |
| 4,611 | 870 | 5.30 | |
| 5,737 | 1,122 | 5.11 | |
| 5,112 | 1,039 | 4.92 | |
| 5,221 | 1,089 | 4.79 | |
| 5,032 | 1,035 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque is 5 to 9, with 550 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 120 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 455 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 550 | 10.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 536 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 531 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 532 | 10.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 408 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 387 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 315 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 280 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 253 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 187 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 150 | 2.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 111 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 102 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 61 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.54% |
| Total | 5,032 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque fell from 4,341 in 1990 to 3,541 in 2020, a decrease of 800 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 7.13%, or a decrease of 1,491 people, from the previous population of 5,032 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,341 | – | |
| 4,611 | 1.14% | |
| 5,737 | 4.80% | |
| 5,112 | -1.58% | |
| 5,233 | 0.86% | |
| 5,032 | -0.74% | |
| 3,541 | -7.13% |
Location
San Roque is situated at approximately 11.1093, 125.0207, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.0 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.