Rosario, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 6416 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 31.60 km2 (12.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,949 |
| Density (2020) | 346 / km2 (897 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 31' North, 124° 26' East (12.5219, 124.4250) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.3 feet) |
Rosario is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 31.60 square kilometers or 12.20 square miles which constitutes 0.86% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,949. This represented 1.71% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.24% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 346 inhabitants per square kilometer or 897 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Rosario has 11 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguada | 3.03% | 332 | 277 | 19.86% | 3.89% |
| Bantolinao | 6.36% | 696 | 639 | 8.92% | 1.81% |
| Buenavista | 10.55% | 1,155 | 1,246 | -7.30% | -1.58% |
| Commonwealth | 18.72% | 2,050 | 1,957 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Guindaulan | 8.31% | 910 | 877 | 3.76% | 0.78% |
| Jamoog | 4.93% | 540 | 553 | -2.35% | -0.50% |
| Kailingan | 3.09% | 338 | 258 | 31.01% | 5.85% |
| Ligaya | 7.43% | 814 | 750 | 8.53% | 1.74% |
| Poblacion | 8.54% | 935 | 997 | -6.22% | -1.34% |
| Salhag | 16.02% | 1,754 | 1,715 | 2.27% | 0.47% |
| San Lorenzo | 13.01% | 1,425 | 1,251 | 13.91% | 2.78% |
| Rosario Total | 10,949 | 10,520 | 4.08% | 0.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Rosario for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱43,160,375.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,002,979.97 | – |
| 2010 | 25,302,425.67 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 27,356,287.91 | 8.12% |
| 2012 | 26,506,812.55 | -3.11% |
| 2013 | 30,503,143.42 | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 34,291,292.45 | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 39,210,824.58 | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 43,160,375.15 | 10.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Rosario in the 2015 Census was 10,518 broken down into 2,080 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,699 | 1,196 | 5.60 | |
| 8,626 | 1,461 | 5.90 | |
| 8,647 | 1,534 | 5.64 | |
| 8,915 | 1,720 | 5.18 | |
| 10,203 | 1,932 | 5.28 | |
| 10,518 | 2,080 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Rosario is 10 to 14, with 1,434 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 76 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 234 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 983 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,314 | 12.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,434 | 13.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,298 | 12.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 930 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 682 | 6.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 597 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 595 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 508 | 4.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 451 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 413 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 356 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 240 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 185 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 139 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 85 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 76 | 0.72% |
| Total | 10,520 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Rosario grew from 3,782 in 1970 to 10,949 in 2020, an increase of 7,167 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 429 people, from the previous population of 10,520 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 3,782 | – | |
| 5,176 | 6.50% | |
| 5,872 | 2.55% | |
| 6,699 | 1.33% | |
| 8,626 | 4.85% | |
| 8,647 | 0.05% | |
| 8,920 | 0.43% | |
| 10,214 | 5.05% | |
| 10,520 | 0.56% | |
| 10,949 | 0.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Rosario for the year 2019 was 8,144, broken down into 4,138 males and 4,006 females.
Location
The municipal center of Rosario is situated at approximately 12° 31' North, 124° 26' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Rosario are Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Masbate City, Masbate, Catbalogan, Samar, Legazpi, Albay, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are San Jose, Northern Samar, Lavezares, Northern Samar, Victoria, Northern Samar, Bobon, Northern Samar, Allen, Northern Samar, and San Isidro, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 437.43 kilometers (271.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Jose, Northern Samar, 6.91 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Lavezares, Northern Samar, 10.35 kilometers (6.43 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Victoria, Northern Samar, 14.83 kilometers (9.21 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Bobon, Northern Samar, 15.13 kilometers (9.40 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Allen, Northern Samar, 15.57 kilometers (9.68 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- San Isidro, Northern Samar, 18.30 kilometers (11.37 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 53.67 kilometers (33.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 67.33 kilometers (41.84 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 89.03 kilometers (55.32 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 96.54 kilometers (59.98 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 101.31 kilometers (62.95 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 119.39 kilometers (74.18 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
Distance from Manila: 437.43 kilometers (271.80 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.