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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.

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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.
Nickname:  Oco
Motto:  Tarubo Oco!
Barangay San José (Oco) Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°51′20.9″N 124°17′6.9″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Bicol Region (Region V)
Province	Catanduanes
City	Viga
Incorporated (settlement)	1969
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Barangay, with Chairman as its head supported by seven (7) Barangay Councilors and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)
• Mayor	Emeterio M. Tarin
• Barangay Chairman	Alex L. Alcantara
• Barangay Council	Members Emmanuel T. Barcel Benigno Olesco Jr. Decery Aquino Ireneo Tusi Jr. John U. Tuplano Joselito F. Tubeo Jovert T. Tuquero Charlyn V. Tolod (SK)
Elevation	95 m (311.68 ft)
Population  (March 2018)
• Barangay	2,500 [1]
• Urban	2,500
Demonym(s)	Oconon, Taga-Oco
Service provider
• Electricity	First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative (FICELCO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	4805
PSGC	052010023
IDD : area code	+63 (0)52
Native languages	Northern Catanduanes Oconon Viganon
Spoken languages	Northern & Southern Catanduanes Central Bikol Tagalog English

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

Geography

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)

Year	Pop.	±% 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

Former Elected Barangay Officials

Teniente Del Barrio/Cabesa de Barangay

Elected Officials 1945 - 1969

Former Barangay Captains (1970-2013)

Current Elected Barangay Officials

Barangay Captain

• Hon. Alex L. Alcantara

Sangguniang Barangay Members

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

• Viga, Catanduanes
• Catanduanes, Philippines
• Catanduanes State University

References

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