Mahaplag, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6512 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 104.79 km2 (40.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 27,865 |
| Density (2020) | 266 / km2 (689 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 36' North, 124° 58' East (10.6045, 124.9655) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.7 meters (123.8 feet) |
Mahaplag is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 104.79 square kilometers or 40.46 square miles which constitutes 1.65% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 27,865. This represented 1.57% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 266 inhabitants per square kilometer or 689 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Mahaplag 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campin | 6.18% | 1,723 | 1,729 | -0.35% | -0.07% |
| Cuatro de Agosto | 3.20% | 891 | 881 | 1.14% | 0.24% |
| Hiluctogan | 1.99% | 554 | 567 | -2.29% | -0.49% |
| Hilusig | 5.13% | 1,430 | 1,489 | -3.96% | -0.85% |
| Himamara | 4.48% | 1,248 | 1,248 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hinaguimitan | 1.77% | 493 | 386 | 27.72% | 5.28% |
| Liberacion | 1.23% | 342 | 340 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Mabuhay | 2.60% | 725 | 740 | -2.03% | -0.43% |
| Mabunga | 1.78% | 495 | 487 | 1.64% | 0.34% |
| Magsuganao | 0.47% | 132 | 157 | -15.92% | -3.58% |
| Mahayag | 3.94% | 1,099 | 908 | 21.04% | 4.10% |
| Mahayahay | 3.10% | 863 | 840 | 2.74% | 0.57% |
| Maligaya | 0.86% | 241 | 213 | 13.15% | 2.63% |
| Malinao | 6.47% | 1,804 | 1,787 | 0.95% | 0.20% |
| Malipoon | 0.74% | 207 | 185 | 11.89% | 2.39% |
| Palañogan | 3.42% | 953 | 918 | 3.81% | 0.79% |
| Paril | 1.56% | 435 | 422 | 3.08% | 0.64% |
| Pinamonoan | 4.14% | 1,155 | 1,121 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Poblacion | 13.08% | 3,645 | 3,909 | -6.75% | -1.46% |
| Polahongon | 10.20% | 2,843 | 2,928 | -2.90% | -0.62% |
| San Isidro | 5.29% | 1,473 | 1,463 | 0.68% | 0.14% |
| San Juan | 1.69% | 471 | 445 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.59% | 442 | 326 | 35.58% | 6.62% |
| Santo Niño | 0.76% | 213 | 211 | 0.95% | 0.20% |
| Tagaytay | 1.41% | 394 | 384 | 2.60% | 0.54% |
| Uguis | 2.96% | 826 | 769 | 7.41% | 1.52% |
| Union | 4.92% | 1,372 | 1,599 | -14.20% | -3.17% |
| Upper Mahaplag | 5.01% | 1,396 | 1,371 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| Mahaplag Total | 27,865 | 27,823 | 0.15% | 0.03% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Mahaplag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,355,142.93.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,358,770.01 | – |
| 2010 | 48,402,697.78 | 6.71% |
| 2011 | 54,283,721.05 | 12.15% |
| 2012 | 53,421,882.98 | -1.59% |
| 2013 | 57,119,172.41 | 6.92% |
| 2014 | 64,451,094.19 | 12.84% |
| 2015 | 72,832,739.38 | 13.00% |
| 2016 | 79,355,142.93 | 8.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Mahaplag in the 2015 Census was 27,823 broken down into 6,238 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,639 | 4,256 | 5.32 | |
| 23,990 | 4,613 | 5.20 | |
| 26,511 | 5,199 | 5.10 | |
| 27,059 | 5,520 | 4.90 | |
| 26,594 | 5,838 | 4.56 | |
| 27,823 | 6,238 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mahaplag is 5 to 9, with 3,496 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 246 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 590 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,608 | 9.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,496 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,412 | 12.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,857 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,058 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,778 | 6.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,641 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,684 | 6.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,555 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,457 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,252 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 997 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 811 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 639 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 453 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 289 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 246 | 0.88% |
| Total | 27,823 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mahaplag grew from 10,010 in 1960 to 27,865 in 2020, an increase of 17,855 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.03%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 27,823 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,010 | – | |
| 15,918 | 4.64% | |
| 17,909 | 2.39% | |
| 20,381 | 2.62% | |
| 22,673 | 1.07% | |
| 24,009 | 1.08% | |
| 26,511 | 2.15% | |
| 27,097 | 0.30% | |
| 26,599 | -0.67% | |
| 27,823 | 0.86% | |
| 27,865 | 0.03% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Mahaplag for the year 2019 was 19,403, broken down into 9,886 males and 9,517 females.
Location
The municipal center of Mahaplag is situated at approximately 10° 36' North, 124° 58' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.7 meters or 123.8 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 Mahaplag are Baybay, Leyte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, Danao, Cebu, and Surigao City, Surigao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Abuyog, Leyte, Javier, Leyte, Silago, Southern Leyte, Sogod, Southern Leyte, MacArthur, Leyte, and Inopacan, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 617.99 kilometers (384.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Abuyog, Leyte, 16.55 kilometers (10.29 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Javier, Leyte, 21.22 kilometers (13.18 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Silago, Southern Leyte, 23.16 kilometers (14.39 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
- Sogod, Southern Leyte, 24.27 kilometers (15.08 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- MacArthur, Leyte, 25.68 kilometers (15.96 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Inopacan, Leyte, 27.34 kilometers (16.99 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
Nearest cities
- Baybay, Leyte, 20.06 kilometers (12.47 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 53.97 kilometers (33.53 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 59.07 kilometers (36.71 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
- Tacloban, 70.87 kilometers (44.03 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 103.13 kilometers (64.08 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 107.16 kilometers (66.59 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
Distance from Manila: 617.99 kilometers (384.00 miles) to the Northwest (N44°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.