Ormoc
| Type | city (independent component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 110 |
| Postal code | 6541 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 613.60 km2 (236.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 230,998 |
| Density (2020) | 376 / km2 (975 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 0' North, 124° 36' East (11.0044, 124.6075) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.5 feet) |
Ormoc is a coastal independent component city in the province of Leyte.
The city has a land area of 613.60 square kilometers or 236.91 square miles which constitutes 9.69% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 230,998. This represented 13.00% of the total population of Leyte province, or 5.08% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 376 inhabitants per square kilometer or 975 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ormoc has 110 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | 0.38% | 879 | 1,265 | -30.51% | -7.38% |
| Alegria | 0.42% | 977 | 1,426 | -31.49% | -7.65% |
| Alta Vista | 2.25% | 5,209 | 4,476 | 16.38% | 3.24% |
| Bagong | 0.25% | 577 | 747 | -22.76% | -5.29% |
| Bagong Buhay | 2.56% | 5,904 | 5,935 | -0.52% | -0.11% |
| Bantigue | 1.36% | 3,134 | 2,946 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| Barangay 1 | 0.06% | 147 | 171 | -14.04% | -3.13% |
| Barangay 10 | 0.17% | 401 | 452 | -11.28% | -2.49% |
| Barangay 11 | 0.14% | 319 | 361 | -11.63% | -2.57% |
| Barangay 12 | 0.06% | 149 | 181 | -17.68% | -4.01% |
| Barangay 13 | 0.14% | 332 | 338 | -1.78% | -0.38% |
| Barangay 14 | 0.02% | 53 | 61 | -13.11% | -2.92% |
| Barangay 15 | 0.07% | 173 | 228 | -24.12% | -5.64% |
| Barangay 16 | 0.06% | 143 | 160 | -10.63% | -2.34% |
| Barangay 17 | 0.13% | 297 | 308 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Barangay 18 | 0.04% | 86 | 131 | -34.35% | -8.48% |
| Barangay 19 | 0.10% | 228 | 308 | -25.97% | -6.13% |
| Barangay 2 | 0.02% | 39 | 30 | 30.00% | 5.68% |
| Barangay 20 | 0.06% | 146 | 145 | 0.69% | 0.14% |
| Barangay 21 | 0.10% | 224 | 216 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Barangay 22 | 0.14% | 318 | 300 | 6.00% | 1.23% |
| Barangay 23 | 0.08% | 196 | 187 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Barangay 24 | 0.06% | 131 | 123 | 6.50% | 1.34% |
| Barangay 25 | 0.19% | 443 | 370 | 19.73% | 3.86% |
| Barangay 26 | 0.76% | 1,763 | 1,250 | 41.04% | 7.51% |
| Barangay 27 | 0.09% | 209 | 208 | 0.48% | 0.10% |
| Barangay 28 | 0.41% | 952 | 1,364 | -30.21% | -7.29% |
| Barangay 29 | 1.79% | 4,131 | 4,152 | -0.51% | -0.11% |
| Barangay 3 | 0.01% | 14 | 22 | -36.36% | -9.08% |
| Barangay 4 | 0.21% | 474 | 555 | -14.59% | -3.27% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.03% | 68 | 32 | 112.50% | 17.19% |
| Barangay 6 | 0.01% | 28 | 23 | 21.74% | 4.23% |
| Barangay 7 | 0.04% | 96 | 96 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Barangay 8 | 0.04% | 83 | 89 | -6.74% | -1.46% |
| Barangay 9 | 0.04% | 100 | 80 | 25.00% | 4.81% |
| Batuan | 0.29% | 670 | 632 | 6.01% | 1.24% |
| Bayog | 0.64% | 1,477 | 1,309 | 12.83% | 2.57% |
| Biliboy | 0.34% | 796 | 730 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Borok | 0.61% | 1,399 | 2,262 | -38.15% | -9.62% |
| Cabaon-an | 0.16% | 377 | 446 | -15.47% | -3.48% |
| Cabintan | 1.14% | 2,623 | 2,199 | 19.28% | 3.78% |
| Cabulihan | 0.90% | 2,087 | 2,095 | -0.38% | -0.08% |
| Cagbuhangin | 0.84% | 1,933 | 1,770 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Camp Downes | 1.15% | 2,653 | 2,829 | -6.22% | -1.34% |
| Can-adieng | 1.07% | 2,466 | 2,419 | 1.94% | 0.41% |
| Can-untog | 1.09% | 2,529 | 2,908 | -13.03% | -2.90% |
| Catmon | 0.55% | 1,281 | 1,007 | 27.21% | 5.20% |
| Cogon Combado | 2.53% | 5,852 | 6,772 | -13.59% | -3.03% |
| Concepcion | 0.84% | 1,930 | 2,557 | -24.52% | -5.75% |
| Curva | 1.43% | 3,309 | 3,553 | -6.87% | -1.49% |
| Danao | 0.89% | 2,061 | 1,585 | 30.03% | 5.68% |
| Danhug | 0.46% | 1,070 | 1,232 | -13.15% | -2.92% |
| Dayhagan | 0.73% | 1,690 | 1,835 | -7.90% | -1.72% |
| Dolores | 1.57% | 3,630 | 3,306 | 9.80% | 1.99% |
| Domonar | 0.59% | 1,356 | 1,660 | -18.31% | -4.17% |
| Don Felipe Larrazabal | 0.70% | 1,626 | 1,491 | 9.05% | 1.84% |
| Don Potenciano Larrazabal | 0.34% | 792 | 819 | -3.30% | -0.70% |
| Doña Feliza Z. Mejia | 1.38% | 3,196 | 3,305 | -3.30% | -0.70% |
| Donghol | 1.43% | 3,312 | 2,308 | 43.50% | 7.90% |
| Esperanza | 0.30% | 703 | 716 | -1.82% | -0.38% |
| Gaas | 0.58% | 1,346 | 1,169 | 15.14% | 3.01% |
| Green Valley | 0.57% | 1,309 | 1,213 | 7.91% | 1.62% |
| Guintigui-an | 1.16% | 2,684 | 2,144 | 25.19% | 4.84% |
| Hibunawon | 0.51% | 1,185 | 1,065 | 11.27% | 2.27% |
| Hugpa | 0.36% | 840 | 719 | 16.83% | 3.33% |
| Ipil | 4.10% | 9,464 | 8,203 | 15.37% | 3.06% |
| Juaton | 0.99% | 2,282 | 2,071 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Kadaohan | 0.60% | 1,391 | 1,590 | -12.52% | -2.78% |
| Labrador | 0.98% | 2,273 | 1,961 | 15.91% | 3.16% |
| Lao | 1.89% | 4,374 | 4,970 | -11.99% | -2.65% |
| Leondoni | 0.40% | 934 | 978 | -4.50% | -0.96% |
| Libertad | 1.98% | 4,565 | 3,681 | 24.02% | 4.63% |
| Liberty | 0.41% | 940 | 822 | 14.36% | 2.86% |
| Licuma | 0.50% | 1,158 | 1,239 | -6.54% | -1.41% |
| Liloan | 4.52% | 10,434 | 5,114 | 104.03% | 16.19% |
| Linao | 3.55% | 8,210 | 9,053 | -9.31% | -2.04% |
| Luna | 0.90% | 2,070 | 2,065 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Mabato | 0.79% | 1,814 | 1,497 | 21.18% | 4.13% |
| Mabini | 0.47% | 1,094 | 1,150 | -4.87% | -1.05% |
| Macabug | 1.61% | 3,719 | 3,352 | 10.95% | 2.21% |
| Magaswi | 0.31% | 719 | 558 | 28.85% | 5.48% |
| Mahayag | 0.29% | 670 | 632 | 6.01% | 1.24% |
| Mahayahay | 0.24% | 565 | 529 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Manlilinao | 0.96% | 2,214 | 2,123 | 4.29% | 0.89% |
| Margen | 3.10% | 7,158 | 3,361 | 112.97% | 17.25% |
| Mas-in | 0.82% | 1,887 | 2,071 | -8.88% | -1.94% |
| Matica-a | 1.64% | 3,777 | 3,204 | 17.88% | 3.52% |
| Milagro | 1.19% | 2,759 | 1,978 | 39.48% | 7.26% |
| Monterico | 0.47% | 1,079 | 1,091 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| Nasunogan | 0.89% | 2,051 | 1,522 | 34.76% | 6.48% |
| Naungan | 1.70% | 3,935 | 4,623 | -14.88% | -3.33% |
| Nueva Sociedad | 0.46% | 1,066 | 691 | 54.27% | 9.55% |
| Nueva Vista | 0.68% | 1,574 | 1,526 | 3.15% | 0.65% |
| Patag | 1.26% | 2,912 | 2,720 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Punta | 1.92% | 4,428 | 4,117 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Quezon, Jr. | 0.55% | 1,264 | 1,224 | 3.27% | 0.68% |
| Rufina M. Tan | 0.53% | 1,213 | 1,789 | -32.20% | -7.85% |
| Sabang Bao | 1.00% | 2,302 | 2,088 | 10.25% | 2.07% |
| Salvacion | 1.35% | 3,113 | 2,774 | 12.22% | 2.46% |
| San Antonio | 0.83% | 1,926 | 1,736 | 10.94% | 2.21% |
| San Isidro | 2.69% | 6,210 | 4,371 | 42.07% | 7.67% |
| San Jose | 1.69% | 3,893 | 4,474 | -12.99% | -2.89% |
| San Juan | 1.04% | 2,405 | 2,508 | -4.11% | -0.88% |
| San Pablo | 2.76% | 6,374 | 5,354 | 19.05% | 3.74% |
| San Vicente | 0.86% | 1,977 | 1,433 | 37.96% | 7.01% |
| Santo Niño | 1.26% | 2,917 | 2,840 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Sumangga | 0.60% | 1,386 | 1,387 | -0.07% | -0.02% |
| Tambulilid | 4.94% | 11,405 | 10,323 | 10.48% | 2.12% |
| Tongonan | 0.97% | 2,230 | 2,597 | -14.13% | -3.16% |
| Valencia | 1.85% | 4,262 | 4,850 | -12.12% | -2.68% |
| Ormoc Total | 230,998 | 215,031 | 7.43% | 1.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ormoc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,103,766,795.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 894,967,040.30 | – |
| 2010 | 735,615,086.56 | -17.81% |
| 2011 | 928,177,014.15 | 26.18% |
| 2012 | 748,625,555.82 | -19.34% |
| 2013 | 779,710,696.44 | 4.15% |
| 2014 | 853,026,392.15 | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 970,787,789.10 | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 1,103,766,795.39 | 13.70% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ormoc in the 2015 Census was 214,464 broken down into 50,341 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129,224 | 24,895 | 5.19 | |
| 143,795 | 29,391 | 4.89 | |
| 154,053 | 31,542 | 4.88 | |
| 177,987 | 38,199 | 4.66 | |
| 190,345 | 41,996 | 4.53 | |
| 214,464 | 50,341 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ormoc is 5 to 9, with 23,464 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,515 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4,772 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 19,365 | 9.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 23,464 | 10.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 22,803 | 10.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 22,628 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 20,645 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 16,605 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 14,759 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 13,673 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 11,883 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 10,699 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 9,167 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 8,164 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,506 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,282 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,381 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,720 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 1,515 | 0.70% |
| Total | 215,031 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ormoc grew from 16,126 in 1903 to 230,998 in 2020, an increase of 214,872 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 15,967 people, from the previous population of 215,031 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16,126 | – | |
| 38,174 | 5.59% | |
| 77,349 | 3.59% | |
| 72,733 | -0.63% | |
| 62,764 | -1.29% | |
| 84,563 | 2.96% | |
| 89,466 | 1.14% | |
| 104,978 | 3.25% | |
| 129,456 | 2.12% | |
| 144,003 | 2.02% | |
| 154,297 | 1.49% | |
| 178,605 | 2.04% | |
| 191,200 | 2.51% | |
| 215,031 | 2.26% | |
| 230,998 | 1.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ormoc for the year 2019 was 134,487, broken down into 67,114 males and 67,373 females.
Location
The city center of Ormoc is situated at approximately 11° 0' North, 124° 36' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.5 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 Ormoc are Baybay, Leyte, Tacloban, Bogo, Cebu, Danao, Cebu, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Merida, Leyte, Albuera, Leyte, Kananga, Leyte, Isabel, Leyte, Matag-ob, Leyte, and Pilar, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 558.98 kilometers (347.34 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Merida, Leyte, 13.02 kilometers (8.09 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Albuera, Leyte, 13.59 kilometers (8.44 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Kananga, Leyte, 20.65 kilometers (12.83 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Isabel, Leyte, 20.70 kilometers (12.87 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S65°W)
- Matag-ob, Leyte, 21.53 kilometers (13.38 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Pilar, Cebu, 22.39 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Nearest cities
- Baybay, Leyte, 41.73 kilometers (25.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Tacloban, 50.84 kilometers (31.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 66.14 kilometers (41.10 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 83.04 kilometers (51.60 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 90.42 kilometers (56.18 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 99.66 kilometers (61.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
Distance from Manila: 558.98 kilometers (347.34 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.