Llorente, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 6803 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 496.07 km2 (191.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 21,459 |
| Density (2020) | 43 / km2 (112 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 25' North, 125° 33' East (11.4114, 125.5459) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.3 feet) |
Llorente is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 496.07 square kilometers or 191.53 square miles which constitutes 10.74% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,459. This represented 4.50% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.47% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 43 inhabitants per square kilometer or 112 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Llorente has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 4.25% | 912 | 774 | 17.83% | 3.51% |
| Babanikhon | 0.43% | 92 | 73 | 26.03% | 4.99% |
| Bacayawan | 4.01% | 860 | 840 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
| Barangay 1 | 11.49% | 2,465 | 2,248 | 9.65% | 1.96% |
| Barangay 10 | 1.49% | 319 | 255 | 25.10% | 4.83% |
| Barangay 11 | 8.54% | 1,833 | 1,791 | 2.35% | 0.49% |
| Barangay 12 | 4.51% | 967 | 936 | 3.31% | 0.69% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.66% | 356 | 341 | 4.40% | 0.91% |
| Barangay 3 | 1.52% | 326 | 321 | 1.56% | 0.33% |
| Barangay 4 | 1.52% | 327 | 306 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.66% | 141 | 136 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Barangay 6 | 0.88% | 188 | 186 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Barangay 7 | 2.75% | 591 | 549 | 7.65% | 1.56% |
| Barangay 8 | 3.68% | 790 | 717 | 10.18% | 2.06% |
| Barangay 9 | 0.65% | 140 | 138 | 1.45% | 0.30% |
| Barobo | 4.66% | 1,001 | 1,001 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Burak | 1.97% | 422 | 407 | 3.69% | 0.76% |
| Can-ato | 2.92% | 626 | 530 | 18.11% | 3.57% |
| Candoros | 2.70% | 579 | 558 | 3.76% | 0.78% |
| Canliwag | 1.38% | 297 | 296 | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Cantomco | 1.76% | 377 | 342 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Hugpa | 1.32% | 284 | 297 | -4.38% | -0.94% |
| Maca-anga | 1.29% | 277 | 295 | -6.10% | -1.32% |
| Magtino | 1.86% | 400 | 428 | -6.54% | -1.41% |
| Mina-anod | 1.98% | 425 | 400 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| Naubay | 5.89% | 1,264 | 1,064 | 18.80% | 3.69% |
| Piliw | 2.83% | 608 | 523 | 16.25% | 3.22% |
| San Jose | 3.42% | 733 | 692 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| San Miguel | 4.10% | 879 | 910 | -3.41% | -0.73% |
| San Roque | 3.71% | 796 | 712 | 11.80% | 2.38% |
| So-ong | 3.63% | 778 | 774 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Tabok | 4.47% | 959 | 917 | 4.58% | 0.95% |
| Waso | 2.08% | 447 | 392 | 14.03% | 2.80% |
| Llorente Total | 21,459 | 20,149 | 6.50% | 1.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Llorente for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱114,069,031.11.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 64,103,205.01 | – |
| 2010 | 68,031,153.62 | 6.13% |
| 2011 | 73,810,048.54 | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 71,201,256.51 | -3.53% |
| 2013 | 79,770,998.48 | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 90,180,244.04 | 13.05% |
| 2015 | 103,251,945.70 | 14.50% |
| 2016 | 114,069,031.11 | 10.48% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Llorente in the 2015 Census was 20,142 broken down into 4,768 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,263 | 3,261 | 5.60 | |
| 16,061 | 3,320 | 4.84 | |
| 19,321 | 3,646 | 5.30 | |
| 18,252 | 3,926 | 4.65 | |
| 19,092 | 4,087 | 4.67 | |
| 20,142 | 4,768 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Llorente is 10 to 14, with 2,433 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 302 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 394 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,602 | 7.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,237 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,433 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,285 | 11.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,709 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,379 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,166 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,030 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,026 | 5.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 989 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 856 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 789 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 616 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 521 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 480 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 302 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 335 | 1.66% |
| Total | 20,149 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Llorente grew from 5,731 in 1903 to 21,459 in 2020, an increase of 15,728 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 1,310 people, from the previous population of 20,149 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,731 | – | |
| 8,270 | 2.34% | |
| 11,570 | 1.69% | |
| 13,955 | 1.94% | |
| 13,958 | 0.00% | |
| 16,291 | 1.52% | |
| 15,639 | -0.82% | |
| 19,091 | 4.07% | |
| 18,278 | -0.43% | |
| 16,071 | -2.38% | |
| 19,336 | 4.05% | |
| 18,257 | -0.79% | |
| 19,101 | 1.66% | |
| 20,149 | 1.02% | |
| 21,459 | 1.33% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Llorente for the year 2019 was 14,798, broken down into 7,641 males and 7,157 females.
Location
The municipal center of Llorente is situated at approximately 11° 25' North, 125° 33' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.3 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 Llorente are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Hernani, Eastern Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, and Salcedo, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 607.44 kilometers (377.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, 7.81 kilometers (4.85 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Maydolong, Eastern Samar, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Hernani, Eastern Samar, 12.48 kilometers (7.76 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 18.42 kilometers (11.45 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 28.23 kilometers (17.54 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 31.72 kilometers (19.71 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 25.33 kilometers (15.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Tacloban, 61.92 kilometers (38.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 82.76 kilometers (51.42 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 111.94 kilometers (69.55 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 115.25 kilometers (71.61 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 126.53 kilometers (78.62 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Distance from Manila: 607.44 kilometers (377.45 miles) to the Northwest (N54°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.