Maydolong, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6802 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 399.63 km2 (154.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,314 |
| Density (2020) | 38 / km2 (99 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 30' North, 125° 30' East (11.5010, 125.5019) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Maydolong is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 399.63 square kilometers or 154.30 square miles which constitutes 8.66% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,314. This represented 3.21% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 38 inhabitants per square kilometer or 99 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maydolong has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay Poblacion 1 | 6.64% | 1,017 | 996 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| Barangay Poblacion 2 | 3.64% | 557 | 568 | -1.94% | -0.41% |
| Barangay Poblacion 3 | 6.51% | 997 | 1,114 | -10.50% | -2.31% |
| Barangay Poblacion 4 | 11.24% | 1,722 | 1,496 | 15.11% | 3.01% |
| Barangay Poblacion 5 | 5.54% | 849 | 852 | -0.35% | -0.07% |
| Barangay Poblacion 6 | 5.03% | 771 | 769 | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Barangay Poblacion 7 | 6.07% | 929 | 882 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Camada | 7.48% | 1,146 | 1,022 | 12.13% | 2.44% |
| Campakerit | 3.94% | 603 | 644 | -6.37% | -1.38% |
| Canloterio | 3.34% | 511 | 588 | -13.10% | -2.91% |
| Del Pilar | 2.83% | 434 | 416 | 4.33% | 0.90% |
| Guindalitan | 3.48% | 533 | 435 | 22.53% | 4.37% |
| Lapgap | 2.47% | 379 | 323 | 17.34% | 3.42% |
| Malobago | 3.29% | 504 | 480 | 5.00% | 1.03% |
| Maybocog | 12.38% | 1,896 | 1,728 | 9.72% | 1.97% |
| Maytigbao | 1.53% | 234 | 164 | 42.68% | 7.77% |
| Omawas | 7.13% | 1,092 | 1,066 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Patag | 2.46% | 377 | 472 | -20.13% | -4.62% |
| San Gabriel | 2.95% | 451 | 437 | 3.20% | 0.67% |
| Tagaslian | 2.04% | 312 | 291 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| Maydolong Total | 15,314 | 14,743 | 3.87% | 0.80% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maydolong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱95,085,424.81.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,130,825.63 | – |
| 2010 | 57,022,527.23 | 7.32% |
| 2011 | 61,675,718.84 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 59,972,702.99 | -2.76% |
| 2013 | 66,621,422.50 | 11.09% |
| 2014 | 75,105,019.74 | 12.73% |
| 2015 | 85,723,296.34 | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 95,085,424.81 | 10.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maydolong in the 2015 Census was 14,671 broken down into 3,247 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,559 | 1,822 | 5.80 | |
| 12,135 | 2,112 | 5.75 | |
| 11,741 | 2,225 | 5.28 | |
| 12,754 | 2,633 | 4.84 | |
| 13,610 | 2,767 | 4.92 | |
| 14,671 | 3,247 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maydolong is 15 to 19, with 1,777 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 170 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 309 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,304 | 8.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,674 | 11.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,740 | 11.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,777 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,408 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 975 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 845 | 5.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 785 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 743 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 660 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 596 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 484 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 389 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 365 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 286 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 170 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 233 | 1.58% |
| Total | 14,743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maydolong grew from 7,827 in 1960 to 15,314 in 2020, an increase of 7,487 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 571 people, from the previous population of 14,743 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,827 | – | |
| 8,424 | 0.72% | |
| 12,317 | 7.92% | |
| 11,353 | -1.62% | |
| 10,656 | -0.63% | |
| 12,201 | 2.57% | |
| 11,741 | -0.82% | |
| 12,766 | 1.16% | |
| 13,614 | 2.37% | |
| 14,743 | 1.53% | |
| 15,314 | 0.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maydolong for the year 2019 was 11,088, broken down into 5,758 males and 5,330 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maydolong is situated at approximately 11° 30' North, 125° 30' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 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 Maydolong are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Calbayog, Samar, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Llorente, Eastern Samar, Hernani, Eastern Samar, San Julian, Eastern Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, and Sulat, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 597.77 kilometers (371.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, 3.26 kilometers (2.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Llorente, Eastern Samar, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Hernani, Eastern Samar, 23.33 kilometers (14.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- San Julian, Eastern Samar, 28.48 kilometers (17.70 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 28.61 kilometers (17.78 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Sulat, Eastern Samar, 34.85 kilometers (21.65 miles) to the North (N9°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 14.34 kilometers (8.91 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Tacloban, 61.27 kilometers (38.07 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 74.01 kilometers (45.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 112.05 kilometers (69.63 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 117.03 kilometers (72.72 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 119.27 kilometers (74.11 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
Distance from Manila: 597.77 kilometers (371.44 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.