Javier, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6511 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 152.70 km2 (58.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,658 |
| Density (2020) | 175 / km2 (452 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 48' North, 124° 56' East (10.7941, 124.9361) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.9 meters (117.9 feet) |
Javier, formerly known as Bugho, is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 152.70 square kilometers or 58.96 square miles which constitutes 2.41% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,658. This represented 1.50% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.59% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 175 inhabitants per square kilometer or 452 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Javier has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuyogay | 2.40% | 639 | 592 | 7.94% | 1.62% |
| Andres Bonifacio | 2.63% | 702 | 771 | -8.95% | -1.95% |
| Batug | 3.02% | 806 | 806 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Binulho | 9.85% | 2,625 | 1,974 | 32.98% | 6.18% |
| Calzada | 2.73% | 729 | 695 | 4.89% | 1.01% |
| Cancayang | 2.56% | 682 | 782 | -12.79% | -2.84% |
| Caranhug | 3.53% | 942 | 789 | 19.39% | 3.80% |
| Caraye | 1.76% | 470 | 427 | 10.07% | 2.04% |
| Casalungan | 1.57% | 418 | 422 | -0.95% | -0.20% |
| Comatin | 6.24% | 1,663 | 1,586 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Guindapunan | 0.68% | 182 | 150 | 21.33% | 4.15% |
| Inayupan | 2.91% | 775 | 783 | -1.02% | -0.22% |
| Laray | 2.85% | 761 | 854 | -10.89% | -2.40% |
| Magsaysay | 1.26% | 335 | 337 | -0.59% | -0.13% |
| Malitbogay | 3.95% | 1,053 | 1,072 | -1.77% | -0.38% |
| Manarug | 1.26% | 335 | 325 | 3.08% | 0.64% |
| Manlilisid | 6.95% | 1,853 | 1,693 | 9.45% | 1.92% |
| Naliwatan | 1.74% | 465 | 491 | -5.30% | -1.14% |
| Odiong | 4.93% | 1,313 | 1,284 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
| Picas Norte | 2.35% | 626 | 575 | 8.87% | 1.80% |
| Pinocawan | 3.30% | 881 | 934 | -5.67% | -1.22% |
| Poblacion Zone 1 | 6.28% | 1,673 | 1,692 | -1.12% | -0.24% |
| Poblacion Zone 2 | 4.88% | 1,301 | 1,417 | -8.19% | -1.78% |
| Rizal | 4.12% | 1,097 | 1,036 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
| San Sotero | 5.22% | 1,391 | 1,456 | -4.46% | -0.96% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.48% | 928 | 552 | 68.12% | 11.55% |
| Talisayan | 4.16% | 1,108 | 1,065 | 4.04% | 0.84% |
| Ulhay | 3.39% | 905 | 819 | 10.50% | 2.12% |
| Javier Total | 26,658 | 25,379 | 5.04% | 1.04% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Javier for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,859,964.18.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,700,416.44 | – |
| 2010 | 47,188,225.08 | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 51,702,352.48 | 9.57% |
| 2012 | 51,145,670.44 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 56,872,070.89 | 11.20% |
| 2014 | 63,352,186.24 | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 73,340,885.50 | 15.77% |
| 2016 | 79,859,964.18 | 8.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Javier in the 2015 Census was 25,343 broken down into 6,024 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,656 | 3,554 | 5.25 | |
| 21,403 | 4,214 | 5.08 | |
| 22,855 | 4,540 | 5.03 | |
| 23,348 | 4,820 | 4.84 | |
| 23,878 | 5,187 | 4.60 | |
| 25,343 | 6,024 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Javier is 5 to 9, with 3,084 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 219 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 571 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,530 | 9.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,084 | 12.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,887 | 11.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,541 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,080 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,818 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,510 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,468 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,308 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,317 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,158 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 980 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 674 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 601 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 370 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 263 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 219 | 0.86% |
| Total | 25,379 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Javier grew from 15,163 in 1970 to 26,658 in 2020, an increase of 11,495 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 1,279 people, from the previous population of 25,379 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 15,163 | – | |
| 15,787 | 0.81% | |
| 17,307 | 1.85% | |
| 18,658 | 0.75% | |
| 21,539 | 2.73% | |
| 22,857 | 1.28% | |
| 23,453 | 0.36% | |
| 23,878 | 0.66% | |
| 25,379 | 1.17% | |
| 26,658 | 1.04% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Javier for the year 2019 was 17,949, broken down into 9,139 males and 8,810 females.
Location
The municipal center of Javier is situated at approximately 10° 48' North, 124° 56' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.9 meters or 117.9 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 Javier are Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Danao, Cebu, and Borongan, Eastern Samar. The nearest municipalities are MacArthur, Leyte, Abuyog, Leyte, La Paz, Leyte, Mayorga, Leyte, Julita, Leyte, and Burauen, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 600.81 kilometers (373.32 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- MacArthur, Leyte, 7.97 kilometers (4.95 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Abuyog, Leyte, 9.74 kilometers (6.05 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- La Paz, Leyte, 10.96 kilometers (6.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Mayorga, Leyte, 14.24 kilometers (8.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Julita, Leyte, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Burauen, Leyte, 20.46 kilometers (12.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
Nearest cities
- Baybay, Leyte, 19.93 kilometers (12.38 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 42.80 kilometers (26.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Tacloban, 50.33 kilometers (31.27 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 73.90 kilometers (45.92 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 103.97 kilometers (64.60 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 105.46 kilometers (65.53 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
Distance from Manila: 600.81 kilometers (373.32 miles) to the Northwest (N45°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.