Barangay San Roque is a barangay in Bato, Catanduanes, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bato. It had a population of 1,526 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Roque · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay San Roque
Barangay San Roque is a small barangay in the municipality of Bato, located in the province of Catanduanes, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Roque had a population of 1,526. This made it the 3rd largest of 27 barangays in Bato by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Roque accounted for approximately 7.16% of the total population of Bato, which stood at 21,325 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay San Roque changed from 1,581 to 1,526, a shift of -3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Bato. Barangay San Roque is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bato is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Roque, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Catanduanes, which contains 315 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Roque ranks 34th by 2024 POPCEN population. Catanduanes is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay San Roque is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay San Roque is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay San Roque from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,558
—
—
2020 CPH
1,581
+23
+1.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,526
-55
-3.5%
2015–2020: +1.5% total (+0.29%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.88%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Bato
3rdof 27
Among the top 10% of Bato by population.
Share of Bato
7.2%
of the municipality's total 21,325 residents.
Rank in Catanduanes
34thof 315
Province-wide percentile: 90.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bato (municipality) class
5th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Roque
Where is Barangay San Roque located?▾
Barangay San Roque is a barangay in the municipality of Bato, Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Roque hall?▾
Barangay San Roque is located in Bato, Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Roque?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay San Roque is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Roque?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Roque is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bato LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Roque part of?▾
Barangay San Roque is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Bato, Catanduanes, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Roque urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Roque is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Bato?▾
Bato is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay San Roque.
Has the population of Barangay San Roque been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Roque went from 1,581 residents to 1,526 — a change of -3.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay San Roque in?▾
Barangay San Roque is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Catanduanes, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Bato.
How many barangays are in Bato?▾
Bato has 27 barangays, including Barangay San Roque. You can browse the full list on our Bato page.
How many residents does Barangay San Roque have?▾
Barangay San Roque had a population of 1,526 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Roque?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bato is 4801. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay San Roque, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Roque was last updated on 2026-05-29. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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