San Roque, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6415 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 152.98 km2 (59.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,882 |
| Density (2020) | 195 / km2 (506 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 32' North, 124° 52' East (12.5371, 124.8740) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.2 feet) |
San Roque is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 152.98 square kilometers or 59.07 square miles which constitutes 4.14% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,882. This represented 4.68% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.66% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 195 inhabitants per square kilometer or 506 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Roque has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balnasan | 4.75% | 1,420 | 1,364 | 4.11% | 0.85% |
| Balud | 3.11% | 930 | 920 | 1.09% | 0.23% |
| Bantayan | 17.40% | 5,200 | 5,238 | -0.73% | -0.15% |
| Coroconog | 4.96% | 1,481 | 1,610 | -8.01% | -1.74% |
| Dale | 6.14% | 1,836 | 1,549 | 18.53% | 3.64% |
| Ginagdanan | 4.24% | 1,266 | 1,342 | -5.66% | -1.22% |
| Lao-angan | 5.12% | 1,531 | 1,930 | -20.67% | -4.76% |
| Lawaan | 2.10% | 628 | 790 | -20.51% | -4.72% |
| Malobago | 3.82% | 1,140 | 1,289 | -11.56% | -2.55% |
| Pagsang-an | 5.47% | 1,635 | 1,768 | -7.52% | -1.63% |
| Zone 1 | 13.20% | 3,943 | 3,537 | 11.48% | 2.31% |
| Zone 2 | 3.29% | 982 | 1,134 | -13.40% | -2.98% |
| Zone 3 | 9.36% | 2,797 | 2,746 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Zone 4 | 2.10% | 629 | 655 | -3.97% | -0.85% |
| Zone 5 | 7.87% | 2,353 | 2,445 | -3.76% | -0.80% |
| Zone 6 | 7.06% | 2,111 | 2,263 | -6.72% | -1.45% |
| San Roque Total | 29,882 | 30,580 | -2.28% | -0.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Roque for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱81,091,764.38.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,722,896.40 | – |
| 2010 | 45,853,250.90 | 4.87% |
| 2011 | 49,685,416.84 | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 48,180,725.86 | -3.03% |
| 2013 | 56,589,737.47 | 17.45% |
| 2014 | 66,105,591.79 | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 73,310,899.89 | 10.90% |
| 2016 | 81,091,764.38 | 10.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Roque in the 2015 Census was 30,568 broken down into 5,106 households or an average of 5.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,852 | 2,493 | 5.56 | |
| 18,094 | 2,988 | 6.06 | |
| 19,845 | 3,505 | 5.66 | |
| 22,897 | 4,089 | 5.60 | |
| 26,306 | 4,770 | 5.51 | |
| 30,568 | 5,106 | 5.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Roque is 5 to 9, with 3,859 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 174 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 811 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,042 | 9.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,859 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,641 | 11.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,847 | 12.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,198 | 10.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,341 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,858 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,630 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,562 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,220 | 3.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 875 | 2.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 801 | 2.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 639 | 2.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 531 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 335 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 216 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 174 | 0.57% |
| Total | 30,580 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Roque grew from 10,375 in 1970 to 29,882 in 2020, an increase of 19,507 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.48%, or a decrease of 698 people, from the previous population of 30,580 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,375 | – | |
| 12,767 | 4.25% | |
| 13,106 | 0.53% | |
| 13,856 | 0.56% | |
| 18,094 | 5.13% | |
| 19,845 | 2.00% | |
| 22,897 | 1.99% | |
| 26,323 | 5.21% | |
| 30,580 | 2.89% | |
| 29,882 | -0.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Roque for the year 2019 was 17,941, broken down into 8,880 males and 9,061 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Roque is situated at approximately 12° 32' North, 124° 52' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.2 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 San Roque are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, and Legazpi, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Pambujan, Northern Samar, Mondragon, Northern Samar, Laoang, Northern Samar, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Catubig, Northern Samar, and Palapag, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 478.86 kilometers (297.55 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pambujan, Northern Samar, 6.23 kilometers (3.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Mondragon, Northern Samar, 13.60 kilometers (8.45 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Laoang, Northern Samar, 15.22 kilometers (9.46 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Catubig, Northern Samar, 23.97 kilometers (14.89 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Palapag, Northern Samar, 26.02 kilometers (16.17 miles) to the East (N88°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 60.42 kilometers (37.54 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 84.39 kilometers (52.44 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 105.92 kilometers (65.82 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 119.14 kilometers (74.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 137.71 kilometers (85.57 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 140.57 kilometers (87.35 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Distance from Manila: 478.86 kilometers (297.55 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.