Almagro, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 6724 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Almagro |
| Area (2013) | 51.36 km2 (19.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 9,273 |
| Density (2020) | 181 / km2 (468 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 55' North, 124° 17' East (11.9104, 124.2847) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.8 meters (41.9 feet) |
Almagro is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 51.36 square kilometers or 19.83 square miles which constitutes 0.85% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,273. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.20% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 181 inhabitants per square kilometer or 468 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Almagro has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacjao | 8.74% | 810 | 1,004 | -19.32% | -4.42% |
| Biasong I | 5.42% | 503 | 460 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Biasong II | 3.61% | 335 | 329 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| Costa Rica | 3.87% | 359 | 408 | -12.01% | -2.66% |
| Costa Rica II | 3.19% | 296 | 301 | -1.66% | -0.35% |
| Guin-ansan | 3.67% | 340 | 288 | 18.06% | 3.56% |
| Imelda | 4.97% | 461 | 369 | 24.93% | 4.80% |
| Kerikite | 6.54% | 606 | 578 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Lunang I | 6.20% | 575 | 489 | 17.59% | 3.47% |
| Lunang II | 4.78% | 443 | 501 | -11.58% | -2.56% |
| Mabuhay | 5.06% | 469 | 434 | 8.06% | 1.65% |
| Magsaysay | 3.57% | 331 | 357 | -7.28% | -1.58% |
| Malobago | 3.32% | 308 | 340 | -9.41% | -2.06% |
| Marasbaras | 2.48% | 230 | 241 | -4.56% | -0.98% |
| Panjobjoban I | 4.52% | 419 | 339 | 23.60% | 4.56% |
| Panjobjoban II | 6.32% | 586 | 489 | 19.84% | 3.88% |
| Poblacion | 2.69% | 249 | 245 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Roño | 2.57% | 238 | 188 | 26.60% | 5.09% |
| San Isidro | 4.37% | 405 | 331 | 22.36% | 4.34% |
| San Jose | 2.98% | 276 | 210 | 31.43% | 5.92% |
| Talahid | 5.45% | 505 | 494 | 2.23% | 0.46% |
| Tonga-tonga | 2.09% | 194 | 245 | -20.82% | -4.79% |
| Veloso | 3.61% | 335 | 302 | 10.93% | 2.21% |
| Almagro Total | 9,273 | 8,942 | 3.70% | 0.77% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Almagro for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱46,240,897.29.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,729,468.95 | – |
| 2010 | 26,355,899.38 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 28,526,763.62 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 27,544,999.56 | -3.44% |
| 2013 | 32,486,794.80 | 17.94% |
| 2014 | 36,778,600.00 | 13.21% |
| 2015 | 41,891,625.94 | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 46,240,897.29 | 10.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Almagro in the 2015 Census was 8,942 broken down into 2,101 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,578 | 1,773 | 4.84 | |
| 10,265 | 2,047 | 5.01 | |
| 10,619 | 2,192 | 4.84 | |
| 8,646 | 1,939 | 4.46 | |
| 11,022 | 2,183 | 5.05 | |
| 8,942 | 2,101 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Almagro is 5 to 9, with 1,046 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 91 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 131 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 762 | 8.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,046 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,011 | 11.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 877 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 717 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 524 | 5.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 499 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 493 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 510 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 527 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 465 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 408 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 289 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 261 | 2.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 210 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 121 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 91 | 1.02% |
| Total | 8,942 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Almagro grew from 5,673 in 1903 to 9,273 in 2020, an increase of 3,600 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.77%, or an increase of 331 people, from the previous population of 8,942 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,673 | – | |
| 5,216 | -0.53% | |
| 7,126 | 1.57% | |
| 9,391 | 2.87% | |
| 11,276 | 1.62% | |
| 13,977 | 2.12% | |
| 16,010 | 2.76% | |
| 10,097 | -8.80% | |
| 8,578 | -1.62% | |
| 10,270 | 3.43% | |
| 10,619 | 0.72% | |
| 8,650 | -2.79% | |
| 11,024 | 9.23% | |
| 8,942 | -3.91% | |
| 9,273 | 0.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Almagro for the year 2019 was 10,350, broken down into 5,426 males and 4,924 females.
Location
The municipal center of Almagro is situated at approximately 11° 55' North, 124° 17' East, in the island of Almagro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.8 meters or 41.9 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 Almagro are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, Bogo, Cebu, Ormoc, Leyte, and Tacloban. The nearest municipalities are Maripipi, Biliran, Santo Niño, Samar, Tagapul-an, Samar, Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, Kawayan, Biliran, and Esperanza, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 465.01 kilometers (288.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maripipi, Biliran, 16.34 kilometers (10.15 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Santo Niño, Samar, 17.78 kilometers (11.05 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Tagapul-an, Samar, 20.55 kilometers (12.77 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, 25.95 kilometers (16.12 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Kawayan, Biliran, 26.73 kilometers (16.61 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Esperanza, Masbate, 32.90 kilometers (20.45 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 37.73 kilometers (23.44 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 66.73 kilometers (41.46 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 88.40 kilometers (54.93 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Bogo, Cebu, 99.97 kilometers (62.12 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 106.27 kilometers (66.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Tacloban, 107.64 kilometers (66.89 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
Distance from Manila: 465.01 kilometers (288.94 miles) to the Northwest (N50°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.