Categories in Virac, Catanduanes
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Virac, Catanduanes
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 94 |
| Shopping | 78 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Education | 66 |
| Corporate management | 37 |
| Churches | 34 |
| Religion | 33 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 32 |
| Other accommodation | 31 |
Virac, Catanduanes Facts
| Area | 171.1 km² |
| Population | 71,753 |
| Male Population | 36,212 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 35,541 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +360.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +36.7% |
| Median Age | 22 years (Male: 21.1, Female: 23) |
| Area Codes | 52 |
| Neighborhoods | Gogon Sirangan, Calatagan Proper, San Isidro Village, San Vicente, Rawis |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.58480, 124.23740 |
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Virac, Catanduanes Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,582 | 38,025 | 52,482 | 66,303 | 71,753 |
| Population Density | 91.1 / km² | 222.2 / km² | 306.7 / km² | 387.5 / km² | 419.3 / km² |
Virac, Catanduanes Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virac, Catanduanes | +325.5% | +74.4% | +26.3% |
| Philippines | +146.5% | +63.3% | +29.5% |
Virac, Catanduanes Median Age
Median Age: 22 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virac, Catanduanes | 22 yrs | 23 yrs | 21.1 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Virac, Catanduanes Population Density
Population Density: 419 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virac, Catanduanes | 71,753 | 171.1 km² | 419 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Virac, Catanduanes Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Virac, Catanduanes
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Virac, Catanduanes
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Virac, Catanduanes
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Virac, Catanduanes
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Virac, Catanduanes CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virac, Catanduanes | 78,530 tn | 1.09 tn | 458.9 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,530 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.09 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 458.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.2) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/18 | 2:18 AM | 4.3 | 47.7 km | 38,200 m | 40km SE of Baras, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/11/17 | 6:24 AM | 4.8 | 20.8 km | 75,030 m | 17km S of Calolbon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/16 | 10:19 AM | 4.2 | 55.4 km | 78,690 m | 4km N of Prieto Diaz, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/15 | 5:00 PM | 4.5 | 56.6 km | 56,900 m | 8km NE of Bacon, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/15 | 3:13 PM | 5.4 | 56.9 km | 17,000 m | 29km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/15 | 7:47 AM | 4.8 | 40.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/14 | 4:16 PM | 5 | 26.1 km | 48,050 m | 9km ENE of Baras, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/13 | 2:26 AM | 4.7 | 51.3 km | 25,010 m | 24km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/12 | 3:55 PM | 4.4 | 54.2 km | 94,700 m | Catanduanes, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/12 | 12:17 AM | 5.3 | 43.7 km | 35,000 m | Catanduanes, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Virac, Catanduanes
Virac is a first class municipality in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of the province and the most populous and fifth largest in land area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 66,951 persons...
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