San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 65.70 km2 (25.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,365 |
| Density (2020) | 234 / km2 (606 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 11' North, 125° 31' East (12.1795, 125.5087) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (25.0 feet) |
San Policarpo is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 65.70 square kilometers or 25.37 square miles which constitutes 1.42% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,365. This represented 3.22% 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 234 inhabitants per square kilometer or 606 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Policarpo has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alugan | 15.51% | 2,383 | 2,286 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Bahay | 5.86% | 901 | 870 | 3.56% | 0.74% |
| Bangon | 1.56% | 239 | 245 | -2.45% | -0.52% |
| Barangay No. 1 | 5.26% | 808 | 762 | 6.04% | 1.24% |
| Barangay No. 2 | 2.60% | 400 | 379 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Barangay No. 3 | 6.72% | 1,032 | 971 | 6.28% | 1.29% |
| Barangay No. 4 | 5.98% | 919 | 860 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| Barangay No. 5 | 7.37% | 1,133 | 1,069 | 5.99% | 1.23% |
| Baras | 4.14% | 636 | 583 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Binogawan | 11.54% | 1,773 | 1,565 | 13.29% | 2.66% |
| Cajagwayan | 5.62% | 863 | 774 | 11.50% | 2.32% |
| Japunan | 6.14% | 944 | 859 | 9.90% | 2.01% |
| Natividad | 4.06% | 624 | 676 | -7.69% | -1.67% |
| Pangpang | 8.25% | 1,267 | 1,327 | -4.52% | -0.97% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.41% | 370 | 367 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Tabo | 3.55% | 546 | 606 | -9.90% | -2.17% |
| Tan-awan | 3.43% | 527 | 488 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| San Policarpo Total | 15,365 | 14,687 | 4.62% | 0.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Policarpo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱54,580,093.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,013,083.94 | – |
| 2010 | 32,759,801.87 | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 35,511,751.31 | 8.40% |
| 2012 | 34,367,900.53 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 38,154,547.25 | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 42,789,589.05 | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 48,905,551.67 | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 54,580,093.77 | 11.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Policarpo in the 2015 Census was 14,674 broken down into 3,271 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,967 | 1,865 | 5.34 | |
| 11,561 | 2,218 | 5.21 | |
| 12,403 | 2,358 | 5.26 | |
| 13,689 | 2,690 | 5.09 | |
| 13,836 | 2,919 | 4.74 | |
| 14,674 | 3,271 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Policarpo is 10 to 14, with 1,863 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 176 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 305 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,390 | 9.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,844 | 12.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,863 | 12.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,501 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,108 | 7.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 920 | 6.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 866 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 850 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 743 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 668 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 619 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 544 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 439 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 368 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 292 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 191 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 176 | 1.20% |
| Total | 14,687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Policarpo grew from 4,779 in 1948 to 15,365 in 2020, an increase of 10,586 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 678 people, from the previous population of 14,687 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 4,779 | – | |
| 8,051 | 4.69% | |
| 9,140 | 1.25% | |
| 9,280 | 0.31% | |
| 12,258 | 5.72% | |
| 9,970 | -2.05% | |
| 11,565 | 2.82% | |
| 12,403 | 1.51% | |
| 13,689 | 1.37% | |
| 13,836 | 0.39% | |
| 14,687 | 1.14% | |
| 15,365 | 0.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Policarpo for the year 2019 was 12,080, broken down into 6,160 males and 5,920 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Policarpo is situated at approximately 12° 11' North, 125° 31' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 25.0 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 San Policarpo are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Oras, Eastern Samar, Dolores, Eastern Samar, Arteche, Eastern Samar, Can-avid, Eastern Samar, Lapinig, Northern Samar, and Maslog, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 558.33 kilometers (346.93 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Oras, Eastern Samar, 8.53 kilometers (5.30 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Dolores, Eastern Samar, 15.98 kilometers (9.93 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Arteche, Eastern Samar, 17.96 kilometers (11.16 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Can-avid, Eastern Samar, 21.25 kilometers (13.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Lapinig, Northern Samar, 27.28 kilometers (16.95 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 28.57 kilometers (17.75 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 63.37 kilometers (39.38 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 81.51 kilometers (50.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 100.28 kilometers (62.31 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Tacloban, 117.17 kilometers (72.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 162.96 kilometers (101.26 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 183.41 kilometers (113.97 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
Distance from Manila: 558.33 kilometers (346.93 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.