San Jose, Viga

Barangay San José or most commonly known as Barangay Oco (PSGC: 052010023) is one of the thirty-one (31) barangays of Viga in the province of Catanduanes, Philippines.[2] It lies for about 43 kilometres (27 mi) away from the Provincial Capital Virac, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) from town proper of Viga and with the distance of 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) to the nearby town of San Miguel. According to the latest census,[3] it has a population of 1,163 inhabitants (grew from 1,040 in Census 2007[4]). In August 2015 census[5], the population grew +0.33% from 1,163 to 1,183 inhabitants.

Barangay San José (Oco)
Municipality of Viga
Barrio Oco, Pueblo de Oco
Barangay
The aerial view of San Jose Oco overlooking the stretch of Oco River.
The aerial view of San Jose Oco overlooking the stretch of Oco River.
Nickname: 
Oco
Motto: 
Tarubo Oco!
Barangay San José (Oco) is located in Philippines
Barangay San José (Oco)
Barangay San José (Oco)
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°51′20.9″N 124°17′6.9″E
Country Philippines
RegionBicol Region (Region V)
ProvinceCatanduanes
CityViga
Incorporated (settlement)1969
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Barangay, with Chairman as its head supported by seven (7) Barangay Councilors and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)
 • MayorEmeterio M. Tarin
 • Barangay ChairmanAlex L. Alcantara
 • Barangay Council
Members
Elevation
95 m (311.68 ft)
Population
 (March 2018)
 • Barangay2,500 [1]
 • Urban
2,500
Demonym(s)Oconon, Taga-Oco
Service provider
 • ElectricityFirst Catanduanes Electric Cooperative (FICELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
4805
PSGC
052010023
IDD : area code +63 (0)52
Native languages
Spoken languages

The Barrio Oco was changed to Barangay San Jose with the passage of R.A. No. 5561 on June 21 of 1969.

San Jose Oco overlooking the stretch of Oco River and Bordang Bridge at the foreground.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church was founded in 1811 located in San Jose Oco.

Geography
San Jose Oco Rice Plantation

San Jose Oco is mostly rugged and mountainous terrain. The nearest prominent mountain forms with important significance include the ranges are Magkanumpor and Magsumoso. It has a vast area of rice paddies. It is among the agricultural barangay of the municipality of Viga, considered as the rice granary of the province. The two types of agricultural products raised are the food and crops. The food crops being raised are palay, corn, banana, camote and other root crops. The export crops are mainly Abacá. It is the principal source of livelihood by the Oconons.

Demography
Population census of San Jose (Oco)
YearPop.±% p.a.
2007 1,040—    
2010 1,163+4.15%
2015 1,183+0.33%
Source: National Statistics Office [6][7]

According to 2010 Census,[3] it has a population of 1,163 inhabitants, grew from 1,040 in Census 2007.[4] August 2015 census the population grew for at least +0.33% making 1,183 total inhabitants.

Viga Interior Barangays

Composed of 10 Barangays and has a total population of 8,425.

Barangay Officials

Teniente Del Barrio/Cabesa de Barangay

Elected Officials 1945 - 1969

  • Hon. Ambrosio Tuquero
  • Hon. Segundo Fernandez
  • Hon. Julian Tusi
  • Hon. Francisco Taule

Former Barangay Captains (1970-2013)
  • Hon. Nicanor Tuplano
  • Hon. Mario Ramos
  • Hon. Jose Tubeo
  • Hon. Jesus Tuno
  • Hon. Honesto Aquino
  • Hon. Celso Tuquero
  • Hon. Yolando V. Tuquero
  • Hon. Willie D. Tapel
  • Hon. Rizalino O. Tuplano

Current Elected Barangay Officials

Barangay Captain

  • Hon. Alex L. Alcantara

Sangguniang Barangay Members
  • Hon. Emmanuel T. Barcel
  • Hon. Benigno Olesco Jr.
  • Hon. Decery Aquino
  • Hon. Ireneo Tusi Jr.
  • Hon. John U. Tuplano
  • Hon. Joselito F. Tubeo
  • Hon. Jovert T. Tuquero
  • Hon. Charlyn V. Tolod (SK)

Barangay Secretary

  • Mrs. Rosalie O. Tumaque (Appointed)

Barangay Treasurer

  • Mrs. Emily P. Tumaque(Appointed)

Education

Elementary school

List of public elementary schools in Viga Interior

School ID Name of School Year Established Location District Curricular Class Class Organization
113317 Almojuela Elementary School 1978 Almojuela Viga West Kinder & Elementary Combined Monograde and Multigrade
113319 Burgos Elementary School 1920 Burgos Viga West Kinder & Elementary Monograde
113320 Del Pilar Elementary School 1972 Del Pilar Viga West Kinder & Elementary Combined Monograde and Multigrade
113323 Osmeña Elementary School 1984 Osmeña Viga West Kinder & Elementary Combined Monograde and Multigrade
113324 P. Vera Elementary School 1963 P. Vera Viga West Kinder & Elementary Combined Monograde and Multigrade
113325 Quezon Elementary School 1972 Quezon Viga West Kinder & Elementary Monograde
113326 Rizal Elementary School 1993 Rizal Viga West Kinder & Elementary Monograde
113327 Roxas Elementary School 1968 Roxas Viga West Kinder & Elementary Combined Monograde and Multigrade
113328 Sagrada Elementary School 1945 Sagrada Viga West Kinder & Elementary Monograde
113329 San Jose (Oco) Elementary School 1940 San Jose (Oco) Viga West Kinder & Elementary Monograde
113333 Summit Elementary School 1965 Summit Viga West Kinder & Elementary Combined Monograde and Multigrade

National High School

The table below contains the list of all the public senior high schools found in Catanduanes published by the Department of Education or DepEd. Included on the list are the municipalities, school ID, school names, and program offerings.

San Jose Oco National High School is the only public school offering Senior High School curriculum in Viga Interior.

School ID Name of School Year Established Location District Education Programs Specialization
302097 San Jose National High School 1967 San Jose (Oco) Viga West Senior High General Academic Strand & Technical Vocational Livelihood Cookery (NCII), Bread and Pastry Production (NC II), Food and Beverage Services (NC II)

See also

References
  1. Demographic Profile 2018
  2. Philippine Standard Geographic Code Archived 2015-07-05 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Final Results - 2010 Census of Population". census.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2012-06-16.
  4. 2007 Census table for Catanduanes Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine - National Statistics Office
  5. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  7. "Province of Catanduanes". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
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