Motiong, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 6702 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 174.40 km2 (67.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,276 |
| Density (2020) | 88 / km2 (227 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 47' North, 124° 60' East (11.7782, 124.9986) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.3 feet) |
Motiong is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 174.40 square kilometers or 67.34 square miles which constitutes 2.88% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,276. This represented 1.93% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 88 inhabitants per square kilometer or 227 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Motiong has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angyap | 2.08% | 318 | 323 | -1.55% | -0.33% |
| Barayong | 1.12% | 171 | 190 | -10.00% | -2.19% |
| Bayog | 6.97% | 1,064 | 916 | 16.16% | 3.20% |
| Beri | 0.56% | 86 | 135 | -36.30% | -9.05% |
| Bonga | 5.87% | 897 | 749 | 19.76% | 3.87% |
| Calantawan | 1.88% | 287 | 292 | -1.71% | -0.36% |
| Calapi | 17.33% | 2,647 | 2,745 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Caluyahan | 2.11% | 323 | 430 | -24.88% | -5.84% |
| Canatuan | 1.64% | 251 | 250 | 0.40% | 0.08% |
| Candomacol | 2.53% | 387 | 399 | -3.01% | -0.64% |
| Canvais | 1.96% | 299 | 291 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
| Capaysagan | 0.66% | 101 | 140 | -27.86% | -6.64% |
| Caranas | 5.27% | 805 | 748 | 7.62% | 1.56% |
| Caulayanan | 1.37% | 210 | 205 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Hinica-an | 1.51% | 231 | 225 | 2.67% | 0.56% |
| Inalad | 4.69% | 716 | 635 | 12.76% | 2.56% |
| Linonoban | 1.01% | 154 | 146 | 5.48% | 1.13% |
| Malobago | 1.70% | 260 | 284 | -8.45% | -1.84% |
| Malonoy | 1.02% | 156 | 192 | -18.75% | -4.28% |
| Mararangsi | 1.56% | 238 | 198 | 20.20% | 3.95% |
| Maypange | 2.55% | 390 | 343 | 13.70% | 2.74% |
| New Minarog | 2.75% | 420 | 377 | 11.41% | 2.30% |
| Oyandic | 4.82% | 737 | 677 | 8.86% | 1.80% |
| Pamamasan | 1.30% | 198 | 160 | 23.75% | 4.59% |
| Poblacion I | 8.61% | 1,315 | 1,298 | 1.31% | 0.27% |
| Poblacion I-A | 12.92% | 1,973 | 2,043 | -3.43% | -0.73% |
| Pusongan | 1.95% | 298 | 302 | -1.32% | -0.28% |
| San Andres | 0.74% | 113 | 153 | -26.14% | -6.18% |
| Santo Niño | 0.58% | 89 | 158 | -43.67% | -11.38% |
| Sarao | 0.93% | 142 | 152 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| Motiong Total | 15,276 | 15,156 | 0.79% | 0.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Motiong for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱68,914,411.52.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38,613,978.29 | – |
| 2010 | 41,455,316.04 | 7.36% |
| 2011 | 44,839,135.24 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 47,247,610.46 | 5.37% |
| 2013 | 48,637,116.71 | 2.94% |
| 2014 | 55,857,836.35 | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 63,931,440.82 | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 68,914,411.52 | 7.79% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Motiong in the 2015 Census was 15,074 broken down into 3,043 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,112 | 2,240 | 5.41 | |
| 13,127 | 2,499 | 5.25 | |
| 13,147 | 2,512 | 5.23 | |
| 13,506 | 2,678 | 5.04 | |
| 14,706 | 2,898 | 5.07 | |
| 15,074 | 3,043 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Motiong is 10 to 14, with 2,006 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 147 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 284 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,413 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,834 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,006 | 13.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,876 | 12.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,321 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 929 | 6.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 874 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 733 | 4.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 834 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 684 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 596 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 529 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 401 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 311 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 210 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 147 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 174 | 1.15% |
| Total | 15,156 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Motiong grew from 3,352 in 1903 to 15,276 in 2020, an increase of 11,924 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 120 people, from the previous population of 15,156 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,352 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 4,480 | – | |
| 6,757 | 3.68% | |
| 9,343 | 3.22% | |
| 9,448 | 0.22% | |
| 10,035 | 1.21% | |
| 12,115 | 1.90% | |
| 13,177 | 1.59% | |
| 13,147 | -0.05% | |
| 13,549 | 0.42% | |
| 14,829 | 3.34% | |
| 15,156 | 0.42% | |
| 15,276 | 0.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Motiong for the year 2019 was 10,844, broken down into 5,611 males and 5,233 females.
Location
The municipal center of Motiong is situated at approximately 11° 47' North, 124° 60' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.3 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 Motiong are Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Paranas, Samar, Jiabong, Samar, San Sebastian, Samar, Hinabangan, Samar, Calbiga, Samar, and Pinabacdao, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 535.31 kilometers (332.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Paranas, Samar, 2.68 kilometers (1.66 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- Jiabong, Samar, 5.59 kilometers (3.47 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- San Sebastian, Samar, 7.76 kilometers (4.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Hinabangan, Samar, 11.34 kilometers (7.04 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- Calbiga, Samar, 16.84 kilometers (10.46 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Pinabacdao, Samar, 18.29 kilometers (11.36 miles) to the South (S5°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 12.66 kilometers (7.87 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 50.81 kilometers (31.57 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 54.39 kilometers (33.79 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Tacloban, 59.14 kilometers (36.75 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 95.71 kilometers (59.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 123.80 kilometers (76.93 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 535.31 kilometers (332.63 miles) to the Northwest (N54°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.