Bato, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 6525 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 72.45 km2 (27.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 38,505 |
| Density (2020) | 531 / km2 (1,377 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 20' North, 124° 47' East (10.3286, 124.7889) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Bato is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 72.45 square kilometers or 27.97 square miles which constitutes 1.14% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 38,505. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.85% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 531 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,377 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bato has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 3.77% | 1,453 | 1,258 | 15.50% | 3.08% |
| Alejos | 3.96% | 1,526 | 1,529 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| Amagos | 1.86% | 717 | 715 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Anahawan | 5.16% | 1,987 | 2,091 | -4.97% | -1.07% |
| Bago | 2.66% | 1,025 | 1,079 | -5.00% | -1.07% |
| Bagong Bayan District | 2.52% | 970 | 980 | -1.02% | -0.22% |
| Buli | 2.96% | 1,141 | 1,035 | 10.24% | 2.07% |
| Cebuana | 0.65% | 249 | 312 | -20.19% | -4.64% |
| Daan Lungsod | 3.45% | 1,330 | 1,240 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Dawahon | 8.39% | 3,230 | 3,615 | -10.65% | -2.34% |
| Dolho | 8.95% | 3,446 | 3,429 | 0.50% | 0.10% |
| Domagocdoc | 0.74% | 284 | 342 | -16.96% | -3.84% |
| Guerrero District | 2.26% | 871 | 909 | -4.18% | -0.89% |
| Himamaa | 1.74% | 670 | 699 | -4.15% | -0.89% |
| Imelda | 1.08% | 414 | 402 | 2.99% | 0.62% |
| Iniguihan District | 4.27% | 1,644 | 1,820 | -9.67% | -2.12% |
| Kalanggaman District | 3.62% | 1,392 | 1,390 | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Katipunan | 1.22% | 468 | 442 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Liberty | 1.30% | 502 | 505 | -0.59% | -0.13% |
| Mabini | 1.08% | 417 | 436 | -4.36% | -0.93% |
| Marcelo | 1.12% | 431 | 391 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Naga | 1.52% | 587 | 516 | 13.76% | 2.75% |
| Osmeña | 3.00% | 1,154 | 1,085 | 6.36% | 1.31% |
| Plaridel | 1.12% | 433 | 442 | -2.04% | -0.43% |
| Ponong | 5.85% | 2,253 | 2,142 | 5.18% | 1.07% |
| Rivilla | 0.87% | 334 | 474 | -29.54% | -7.10% |
| San Agustin | 1.11% | 427 | 503 | -15.11% | -3.39% |
| Santo Niño | 0.87% | 336 | 355 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Tabunok | 8.44% | 3,248 | 2,904 | 11.85% | 2.38% |
| Tagaytay | 3.28% | 1,264 | 1,212 | 4.29% | 0.89% |
| Tinago District | 6.39% | 2,459 | 2,418 | 1.70% | 0.35% |
| Tugas | 4.79% | 1,843 | 1,686 | 9.31% | 1.89% |
| Bato Total | 38,505 | 38,356 | 0.39% | 0.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bato for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,866,896.98.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56,847,755.47 | – |
| 2010 | 60,742,052.38 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 68,216,198.53 | 12.30% |
| 2012 | 67,444,281.04 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 76,022,773.36 | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 87,835,167.76 | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 95,858,058.93 | 9.13% |
| 2016 | 104,866,896.98 | 9.40% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 38,343 broken down into 8,691 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,194 | 5,323 | 5.30 | |
| 29,806 | 5,898 | 5.05 | |
| 32,965 | 6,329 | 5.21 | |
| 33,905 | 7,179 | 4.72 | |
| 35,595 | 7,813 | 4.56 | |
| 38,343 | 8,691 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 5 to 9, with 4,499 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 403 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 805 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,457 | 9.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,499 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,233 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,685 | 9.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,081 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,879 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,493 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,408 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,049 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,905 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,742 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,501 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,230 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 908 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 643 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 435 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 403 | 1.05% |
| Total | 38,356 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 5,472 in 1903 to 38,505 in 2020, an increase of 33,033 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 149 people, from the previous population of 38,356 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,472 | – | |
| 7,937 | 2.38% | |
| 14,706 | 3.13% | |
| 16,406 | 1.13% | |
| 18,915 | 1.26% | |
| 20,533 | 0.81% | |
| 22,241 | 1.62% | |
| 24,529 | 1.98% | |
| 28,197 | 1.40% | |
| 29,810 | 1.05% | |
| 32,974 | 2.19% | |
| 33,930 | 0.39% | |
| 35,610 | 1.77% | |
| 38,356 | 1.42% | |
| 38,505 | 0.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bato for the year 2019 was 23,979, broken down into 11,824 males and 12,155 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bato is situated at approximately 10° 20' North, 124° 47' East, in the island of Leyte. 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 Bato are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Danao, Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. The nearest municipalities are Matalom, Leyte, Hilongos, Leyte, Hindang, Leyte, Inopacan, Leyte, Bontoc, Southern Leyte, and Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 627.44 kilometers (389.87 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Matalom, Leyte, 5.03 kilometers (3.13 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Hilongos, Leyte, 6.61 kilometers (4.11 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Hindang, Leyte, 13.51 kilometers (8.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Inopacan, Leyte, 19.64 kilometers (12.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 20.15 kilometers (12.52 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, 21.19 kilometers (13.17 miles) to the East (S83°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 22.32 kilometers (13.87 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 38.57 kilometers (23.97 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 77.34 kilometers (48.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 86.08 kilometers (53.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 91.97 kilometers (57.15 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Mandaue, 92.67 kilometers (57.58 miles) to the West (S90°W)
Distance from Manila: 627.44 kilometers (389.87 miles) to the Northwest (N41°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.