Hindang, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6523 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 57.66 km2 (22.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 20,849 |
| Density (2020) | 362 / km2 (937 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 26' North, 124° 44' East (10.4338, 124.7263) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.7 meters (15.3 feet) |
Hindang is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 57.66 square kilometers or 22.26 square miles which constitutes 0.91% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 20,849. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.46% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 362 inhabitants per square kilometer or 937 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Hindang 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahaw | 1.87% | 390 | 446 | -12.56% | -2.78% |
| Anolon | 3.08% | 643 | 627 | 2.55% | 0.53% |
| Baldoza | 1.77% | 370 | 265 | 39.62% | 7.28% |
| Bontoc | 7.22% | 1,505 | 1,639 | -8.18% | -1.78% |
| Bulacan | 4.04% | 842 | 880 | -4.32% | -0.92% |
| Canha-ayon | 2.56% | 534 | 542 | -1.48% | -0.31% |
| Capudlosan | 2.99% | 624 | 619 | 0.81% | 0.17% |
| Doos del Norte | 5.87% | 1,224 | 1,252 | -2.24% | -0.47% |
| Doos del Sur | 8.24% | 1,718 | 1,729 | -0.64% | -0.13% |
| Himacugo | 1.63% | 339 | 314 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Himokilan Island | 2.51% | 523 | 525 | -0.38% | -0.08% |
| Katipunan | 1.86% | 387 | 295 | 31.19% | 5.88% |
| Maasin | 6.99% | 1,458 | 1,447 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Mabagon | 3.62% | 754 | 709 | 6.35% | 1.30% |
| Mahilum | 1.50% | 313 | 318 | -1.57% | -0.33% |
| Poblacion 1 | 13.06% | 2,723 | 2,791 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| Poblacion 2 | 6.33% | 1,320 | 1,368 | -3.51% | -0.75% |
| San Vicente | 4.66% | 972 | 812 | 19.70% | 3.86% |
| Tabok | 10.34% | 2,155 | 2,241 | -3.84% | -0.82% |
| Tagbibi | 9.86% | 2,055 | 2,105 | -2.38% | -0.50% |
| Hindang Total | 20,849 | 20,924 | -0.36% | -0.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Hindang for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱67,142,241.44.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,021,945.02 | – |
| 2010 | 40,127,939.05 | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 43,568,418.33 | 8.57% |
| 2012 | 43,593,742.26 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 47,750,025.63 | 9.53% |
| 2014 | 53,752,570.09 | 12.57% |
| 2015 | 61,003,349.67 | 13.49% |
| 2016 | 67,142,241.44 | 10.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Hindang in the 2015 Census was 20,923 broken down into 4,994 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,246 | 3,274 | 4.96 | |
| 16,557 | 3,506 | 4.72 | |
| 18,493 | 4,009 | 4.61 | |
| 19,906 | 4,429 | 4.49 | |
| 20,165 | 4,769 | 4.23 | |
| 20,923 | 4,994 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hindang is 10 to 14, with 2,229 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 318 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 365 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,604 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,161 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,229 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,111 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,554 | 7.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,380 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,243 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,270 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,232 | 5.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,215 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,048 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 924 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 784 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 630 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 508 | 2.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 348 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 318 | 1.52% |
| Total | 20,924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hindang grew from 6,662 in 1903 to 20,849 in 2020, an increase of 14,187 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.08%, or a decrease of 75 people, from the previous population of 20,924 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,662 | – | |
| 8,834 | 1.80% | |
| 8,795 | -0.02% | |
| 10,003 | 1.33% | |
| 10,490 | 0.42% | |
| 12,445 | 1.69% | |
| 14,088 | 2.52% | |
| 16,163 | 2.79% | |
| 16,272 | 0.07% | |
| 16,567 | 0.34% | |
| 18,493 | 2.39% | |
| 19,927 | 1.04% | |
| 20,179 | 0.46% | |
| 20,924 | 0.69% | |
| 20,849 | -0.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Hindang for the year 2019 was 14,864, broken down into 7,495 males and 7,369 females.
Location
The municipal center of Hindang is situated at approximately 10° 26' North, 124° 44' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.7 meters or 15.3 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 Hindang are Baybay, Leyte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Danao, Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. The nearest municipalities are Hilongos, Leyte, Inopacan, Leyte, Bato, Leyte, Matalom, Leyte, Bontoc, Southern Leyte, and Sogod, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 614.16 kilometers (381.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hilongos, Leyte, 7.16 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Inopacan, Leyte, 7.39 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Bato, Leyte, 13.51 kilometers (8.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Matalom, Leyte, 17.97 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 28.22 kilometers (17.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Sogod, Southern Leyte, 28.35 kilometers (17.62 miles) to the East (S79°E)
Nearest cities
- Baybay, Leyte, 28.03 kilometers (17.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 35.48 kilometers (22.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 64.44 kilometers (40.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 77.15 kilometers (47.94 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 86.16 kilometers (53.54 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Mandaue, 86.65 kilometers (53.84 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Distance from Manila: 614.16 kilometers (381.62 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.