Barangay Profile

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o

Virac, Catanduanes, Region V

PSGC 0502011058 ZIP 4800
1,459 Population
18th of 63 By Population
21.5 m Elevation
4800 ZIP Code
Philippines Bicol Region Catanduanes Virac Barangays Santo Ni├▒o
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Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Virac, Catanduanes, in the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0502011058 with ZIP code 4800, it had a 2020 Census population of 1,459. That makes it the 18th most populous of Virac's 63 barangays (1.9% of the municipal total of 75,135). It sits at about 21.5 m above sea level at coordinates 13.5974, 124.2307.

Overview

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a local community situated within Virac, Catanduanes. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Santo Ni├▒o is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Virac, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 593 — —
1995 Sep 1 673 +2.4% 80
2000 May 1 853 +5.21% 180
2007 Aug 1 993 +2.12% 140
2010 May 1 1,160 +5.82% 167
2015 Aug 1 1,428 +4.04% 268
2020 May 1 1,459 +0.45% 31
593
673
853
993
1,160
1,428
1,459
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Virac.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 29 2.03%
1 to 4 137 9.59%
5 to 9 176 12.32%
10 to 14 170 11.9%
15 to 19 162 11.34%
20 to 24 144 10.08%
25 to 29 106 7.42%
30 to 34 79 5.53%
35 to 39 88 6.16%
40 to 44 70 4.9%
45 to 49 68 4.76%
50 to 54 52 3.64%
55 to 59 53 3.71%
60 to 64 35 2.45%
65 to 69 28 1.96%
70 to 74 12 0.84%
75 to 79 14 0.98%
80 and over 5 0.35%
Under 1
29
1 to 4
137
5 to 9
176
10 to 14
170
15 to 19
162
20 to 24
144
25 to 29
106
30 to 34
79
35 to 39
88
40 to 44
70
45 to 49
68
50 to 54
52
55 to 59
53
60 to 64
35
65 to 69
28
70 to 74
12
75 to 79
14
80 and over
5
512

Young population (0-14) · 35.85%

857

Working-age population (15-64) · 60.01%

59

Older population (65+) · 4.13%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Virac.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 106 5.59
1995 Sep 1 125 5.38
2000 May 1 163 5.23
2007 Aug 1 178 5.58
2010 May 1 237 4.89
2015 Aug 1 277 5.16
106
125
163
178
237
277
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

18th of 63

Relative rank among Virac's barangays by 2020 population.

21.5 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 7.7 m municipal median.

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is located at approximately 13.5974, 124.2307 (13°35'51" N, 124°13'51" E) on Luzon , roughly 21.5 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Bicol Region lies along the main track of Pacific tropical cyclones and sees frequent typhoon passage during the June to November season.

High
Earthquake

Bicol Region is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Santo Ni├▒o in municipality of Virac, province of Catanduanes is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Santo Ni├▒o
PSGC Code 0502011058
Population (2020) 1,459
Rank in Municipality 18th of 63
Coordinates 13.5974, 124.2307 (13°35'51" N, 124°13'51" E)
Elevation 21.5 m above sea level
City / Municipality Virac
Province Catanduanes
Region Bicol Region
ZIP Code 4800

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Virac.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Virac

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Santo Ni├▒o and the wider Virac area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Santo Ni├▒o located?

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Virac, Catanduanes, in the Bicol Region (Region V) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0502011058 with ZIP code 4800, it had a 2020 Census population of 1,459. That makes it the 18th most populous of Virac's 63 barangays (1.9% of the municipal total of 75,135). It sits at about 21.5 m above sea level at coordinates 13.5974, 124.2307.

What is the population of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

1,459 as of the 2020 Census, the 18th largest of Virac's 63 barangays (1.9% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

The PSGC code is 0502011058, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

ZIP 4800, covering Virac and its barangays.

How many barangays does Virac have?

63 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.