Barangay Profile

Barangay Santo Rosario

Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, Region XIII

PSGC 0607901031 ZIP 8601
2,664 Population
16th of 148 By Population
14 m Elevation
8601 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Norte Buenavista Barangays Santo Rosario
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Barangay Santo Rosario is a barangay in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0607901031 with ZIP code 8601, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,664. That makes it the 16th most populous of Buenavista's 148 barangays (3.8% of the municipal total of 70,691). It sits at about 14 m above sea level at coordinates 10.6879, 122.6177.

Overview

Barangay Santo Rosario is a local community situated within Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. 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 Rosario 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 Rosario is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Buenavista, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,904 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,281 +3.44% 377
2000 May 1 2,290 +0.08% 9
2007 Aug 1 2,006 -1.81% -284
2010 May 1 2,154 +2.62% 148
2015 Aug 1 2,571 +3.43% 417
2020 May 1 2,664 +0.75% 93
1,904
2,281
2,290
2,006
2,154
2,571
2,664
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Santo Rosario 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 Buenavista.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 36 1.4%
1 to 4 186 7.23%
5 to 9 260 10.11%
10 to 14 244 9.49%
15 to 19 221 8.6%
20 to 24 230 8.95%
25 to 29 225 8.75%
30 to 34 218 8.48%
35 to 39 173 6.73%
40 to 44 157 6.11%
45 to 49 142 5.52%
50 to 54 126 4.9%
55 to 59 122 4.75%
60 to 64 85 3.31%
65 to 69 53 2.06%
70 to 74 34 1.32%
75 to 79 26 1.01%
80 and over 33 1.28%
Under 1
36
1 to 4
186
5 to 9
260
10 to 14
244
15 to 19
221
20 to 24
230
25 to 29
225
30 to 34
218
35 to 39
173
40 to 44
157
45 to 49
142
50 to 54
126
55 to 59
122
60 to 64
85
65 to 69
53
70 to 74
34
75 to 79
26
80 and over
33
726

Young population (0-14) · 28.24%

1,699

Working-age population (15-64) · 66.08%

146

Older population (65+) · 5.68%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Santo Rosario 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 Buenavista.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 332 5.73
1995 Sep 1 405 5.63
2000 May 1 502 4.56
2007 Aug 1 412 4.86
2010 May 1 459 4.69
2015 Aug 1 620 4.15
332
405
502
412
459
620
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

16th of 148

Relative rank among Buenavista's barangays by 2020 population.

14 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 39.8 m municipal median.

Barangay Santo Rosario is located at approximately 10.6879, 122.6177 (10°41'16" N, 122°37'04" E) on Mindanao , roughly 14 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga 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 Rosario in municipality of Buenavista, province of Agusan del Norte 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 Rosario
PSGC Code 0607901031
Population (2020) 2,664
Rank in Municipality 16th of 148
Coordinates 10.6879, 122.6177 (10°41'16" N, 122°37'04" E)
Elevation 14 m above sea level
City / Municipality Buenavista
Province Agusan del Norte
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8601

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

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

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Buenavista

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Santo Rosario and the wider Buenavista area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Santo Rosario located?

Barangay Santo Rosario is a barangay in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0607901031 with ZIP code 8601, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,664. That makes it the 16th most populous of Buenavista's 148 barangays (3.8% of the municipal total of 70,691). It sits at about 14 m above sea level at coordinates 10.6879, 122.6177.

What is the population of Barangay Santo Rosario?

2,664 as of the 2020 Census, the 16th largest of Buenavista's 148 barangays (3.8% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Santo Rosario?

The PSGC code is 0607901031, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Rosario?

ZIP 8601, covering Buenavista and its barangays.

How many barangays does Buenavista have?

148 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.