Lope de Vega, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 6403 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 280.00 km2 (108.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,690 |
| Density (2020) | 52 / km2 (136 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 18' North, 124° 38' East (12.3000, 124.6251) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.2 meters (99.0 feet) |
Lope de Vega is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 280.00 square kilometers or 108.11 square miles which constitutes 7.58% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,690. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 52 inhabitants per square kilometer or 136 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Lope de Vega has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayho | 13.24% | 1,945 | 1,721 | 13.02% | 2.61% |
| Bonifacio | 5.84% | 858 | 888 | -3.38% | -0.72% |
| Cag-aguingay | 2.33% | 342 | 381 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
| Cagamesarag | 1.08% | 159 | 225 | -29.33% | -7.05% |
| Curry | 6.01% | 883 | 746 | 18.36% | 3.61% |
| Gebonawan | 3.57% | 525 | 536 | -2.05% | -0.44% |
| Gen. Luna | 2.48% | 365 | 347 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Getigo | 6.28% | 922 | 854 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| Henaronagan | 1.50% | 220 | 253 | -13.04% | -2.90% |
| Lope de Vega | 25.38% | 3,729 | 3,379 | 10.36% | 2.10% |
| Lower Caynaga | 6.44% | 946 | 920 | 2.83% | 0.59% |
| Maghipid | 3.08% | 453 | 486 | -6.79% | -1.47% |
| Magsaysay | 3.88% | 570 | 473 | 20.51% | 4.00% |
| Osmeña | 4.59% | 675 | 712 | -5.20% | -1.12% |
| Paguite | 2.93% | 430 | 333 | 29.13% | 5.53% |
| Roxas | 1.30% | 191 | 313 | -38.98% | -9.87% |
| Sampaguita | 1.03% | 152 | 193 | -21.24% | -4.90% |
| San Francisco | 0.93% | 136 | 164 | -17.07% | -3.86% |
| San Jose | 2.70% | 396 | 458 | -13.54% | -3.02% |
| San Miguel | 2.58% | 379 | 355 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Somoroy | 1.12% | 164 | 361 | -54.57% | -15.30% |
| Upper Caynaga | 1.70% | 250 | 589 | -57.56% | -16.50% |
| Lope de Vega Total | 14,690 | 14,687 | 0.02% | 0.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Lope de Vega for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱78,528,263.29.
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| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,401,135.21 | – |
| 2010 | 44,307,284.46 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 50,531,354.92 | 14.05% |
| 2012 | 48,763,980.47 | -3.50% |
| 2013 | 54,883,903.51 | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 62,349,966.29 | 13.60% |
| 2015 | 71,301,344.46 | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 78,528,263.29 | 10.14% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Lope de Vega in the 2015 Census was 14,639 broken down into 2,847 households or an average of 5.14 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,244 | 1,621 | 5.70 | |
| 11,947 | 1,985 | 6.02 | |
| 11,747 | 2,114 | 5.56 | |
| 12,173 | 2,249 | 5.41 | |
| 13,537 | 2,444 | 5.54 | |
| 14,639 | 2,847 | 5.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lope de Vega is 10 to 14, with 1,967 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 97 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 329 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,483 | 10.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,819 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,967 | 13.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,785 | 12.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,332 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 942 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 820 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 818 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 787 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 646 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 541 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 442 | 3.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 321 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 233 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 189 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 136 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 97 | 0.66% |
| Total | 14,687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lope de Vega grew from 9,254 in 1990 to 14,690 in 2020, an increase of 5,436 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.00%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 14,687 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 9,254 | – | |
| 11,947 | 4.90% | |
| 11,754 | -0.35% | |
| 12,173 | 0.48% | |
| 13,542 | 3.96% | |
| 14,687 | 1.56% | |
| 14,690 | 0.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Lope de Vega for the year 2019 was 11,128, broken down into 5,880 males and 5,248 females.
Location
The municipal center of Lope de Vega is situated at approximately 12° 18' North, 124° 38' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.2 meters or 99.0 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 Lope de Vega are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Masbate City, Masbate, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Tacloban. The nearest municipalities are Catarman, Northern Samar, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Bobon, Northern Samar, Mondragon, Northern Samar, Santa Margarita, Samar, and San Jose, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 469.05 kilometers (291.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Catarman, Northern Samar, 22.12 kilometers (13.74 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, 24.17 kilometers (15.02 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Bobon, Northern Samar, 25.97 kilometers (16.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Mondragon, Northern Samar, 27.68 kilometers (17.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Santa Margarita, Samar, 29.23 kilometers (18.16 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- San Jose, Northern Samar, 29.45 kilometers (18.30 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 26.00 kilometers (16.16 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 64.48 kilometers (40.06 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 100.20 kilometers (62.26 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 109.53 kilometers (68.06 miles) to the West (N86°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 116.39 kilometers (72.32 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Tacloban, 123.92 kilometers (77.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
Distance from Manila: 469.05 kilometers (291.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°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.