Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 8415 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Surigao Strait, Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Area (2013) | 155.82 km2 (60.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 9,690 |
| Density (2020) | 62 / km2 (161 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 22' North, 125° 35' East (10.3592, 125.5793) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.0 meters (10.0 feet) |
Loreto is a coastal municipality in the island province of Dinagat Islands.
The municipality has a land area of 155.82 square kilometers or 60.16 square miles which constitutes 19.06% of Dinagat Islands's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,690. This represented 7.56% of the total population of Dinagat Islands province, or 0.35% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 62 inhabitants per square kilometer or 161 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Loreto has 10 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen | 12.41% | 1,203 | 1,376 | -12.57% | -2.79% |
| Esperanza | 14.32% | 1,388 | 1,207 | 15.00% | 2.98% |
| Ferdinand | 2.50% | 242 | 205 | 18.05% | 3.55% |
| Helene | 3.04% | 295 | 278 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| Liberty | 7.53% | 730 | 678 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Magsaysay | 3.34% | 324 | 295 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Panamaon | 14.69% | 1,423 | 1,332 | 6.83% | 1.40% |
| San Juan | 16.31% | 1,580 | 1,524 | 3.67% | 0.76% |
| Santa Cruz | 8.24% | 798 | 689 | 15.82% | 3.14% |
| Santiago | 17.62% | 1,707 | 1,725 | -1.04% | -0.22% |
| Loreto Total | 9,690 | 9,309 | 4.09% | 0.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Loreto for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱101,288,410.76.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,935,722.47 | – |
| 2010 | 49,154,009.50 | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 54,516,154.55 | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 55,716,737.02 | 2.20% |
| 2013 | 74,338,172.59 | 33.42% |
| 2014 | 85,415,956.73 | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 84,201,331.97 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 101,288,410.76 | 20.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Loreto in the 2015 Census was 9,264 broken down into 2,259 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,335 | 1,458 | 5.03 | |
| 8,007 | 1,686 | 4.75 | |
| 8,736 | 1,840 | 4.75 | |
| 9,030 | 1,800 | 5.02 | |
| 8,890 | 2,182 | 4.07 | |
| 9,264 | 2,259 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loreto is 5 to 9, with 1,115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 107 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 220 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 855 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,115 | 11.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,054 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 697 | 7.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 583 | 6.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 626 | 6.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 619 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 519 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 583 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 504 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 438 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 390 | 4.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 339 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 305 | 3.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 210 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 145 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 107 | 1.15% |
| Total | 9,309 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loreto grew from 2,193 in 1903 to 9,690 in 2020, an increase of 7,497 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 381 people, from the previous population of 9,309 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,193 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 6,212 | -0.66% | |
| 8,324 | 2.61% | |
| 5,020 | -4.83% | |
| 5,270 | 0.98% | |
| 5,530 | 0.97% | |
| 7,340 | 2.87% | |
| 8,048 | 1.74% | |
| 8,751 | 1.81% | |
| 9,030 | 0.43% | |
| 8,920 | -0.45% | |
| 9,309 | 0.82% | |
| 9,690 | 0.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Loreto for the year 2019 was 8,024, broken down into 4,189 males and 3,835 females.
Location
The municipal center of Loreto is situated at approximately 10° 22' North, 125° 35' East, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.0 meters or 10.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Loreto are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, Anahawan, Southern Leyte, and San Jose, Dinagat Islands. Its distance from the national capital is 684.82 kilometers (425.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, 4.35 kilometers (2.70 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Libjo, Dinagat Islands, 18.84 kilometers (11.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, 32.44 kilometers (20.16 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, 35.97 kilometers (22.35 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Anahawan, Southern Leyte, 36.45 kilometers (22.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- San Jose, Dinagat Islands, 38.69 kilometers (24.04 miles) to the South (S1°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 63.93 kilometers (39.72 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 84.90 kilometers (52.75 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 92.52 kilometers (57.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Tacloban, 116.31 kilometers (72.27 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 128.05 kilometers (79.57 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 136.84 kilometers (85.03 miles) to the South (S2°W)
Distance from Manila: 684.82 kilometers (425.53 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.