Roxas, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 95 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0649, 124.7160 (12° 4' North, 124° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 177.9 meters (583.7 feet) |
Roxas is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 95. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Roxas in the 2015 Census was 82 broken down into 20 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 13 | 5.77 | |
| 175 | 30 | 5.83 | |
| 144 | 25 | 5.76 | |
| 131 | 22 | 5.95 | |
| 102 | 17 | 6.00 | |
| 82 | 20 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Roxas is 5 to 9, with 14 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 7 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 17.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 7 | 8.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 9 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 12 | 14.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 4.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 3 | 3.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 4.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 2 | 2.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 3 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 7.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 4.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 82 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Roxas grew from 75 in 1990 to 95 in 2020, an increase of 20 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.15%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 82 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | – | |
| 175 | 17.20% | |
| 144 | -4.09% | |
| 131 | -1.30% | |
| 102 | -8.71% | |
| 82 | -4.07% | |
| 95 | 3.15% |
Location
Roxas is situated at approximately 12.0649, 124.7160, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 177.9 meters or 583.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Roxas 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.