Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 183.06 km2 (70.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 18,136 |
| Density (2020) | 99 / km2 (257 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 37' North, 124° 59' East (11.6139, 124.9845) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.5 feet) |
Pinabacdao is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 183.06 square kilometers or 70.68 square miles which constitutes 3.03% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 18,136. This represented 2.29% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 99 inhabitants per square kilometer or 257 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pinabacdao has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangon | 8.13% | 1,475 | 1,425 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Barangay I | 3.70% | 671 | 641 | 4.68% | 0.97% |
| Barangay II | 4.12% | 747 | 895 | -16.54% | -3.73% |
| Botoc | 3.89% | 705 | 750 | -6.00% | -1.29% |
| Bugho | 1.49% | 270 | 254 | 6.30% | 1.29% |
| Calampong | 3.02% | 548 | 572 | -4.20% | -0.90% |
| Canlobo | 2.11% | 382 | 392 | -2.55% | -0.54% |
| Catigawan | 0.69% | 125 | 135 | -7.41% | -1.61% |
| Dolores | 3.79% | 687 | 742 | -7.41% | -1.61% |
| Lale | 5.12% | 929 | 945 | -1.69% | -0.36% |
| Lawaan | 1.70% | 309 | 327 | -5.50% | -1.18% |
| Laygayon | 4.79% | 869 | 994 | -12.58% | -2.79% |
| Layo | 1.37% | 248 | 260 | -4.62% | -0.99% |
| Loctob | 1.52% | 276 | 262 | 5.34% | 1.10% |
| Madalunot | 4.38% | 794 | 914 | -13.13% | -2.92% |
| Magdawat | 2.70% | 490 | 459 | 6.75% | 1.39% |
| Mambog | 7.93% | 1,438 | 1,412 | 1.84% | 0.38% |
| Manaing | 1.69% | 307 | 312 | -1.60% | -0.34% |
| Nabong | 7.06% | 1,280 | 1,323 | -3.25% | -0.69% |
| Obayan | 6.39% | 1,159 | 1,234 | -6.08% | -1.31% |
| Pahug | 5.18% | 940 | 921 | 2.06% | 0.43% |
| Parasanon | 11.57% | 2,098 | 1,902 | 10.30% | 2.09% |
| Pelaon | 5.52% | 1,001 | 829 | 20.75% | 4.05% |
| San Isidro | 2.14% | 388 | 352 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Pinabacdao Total | 18,136 | 18,252 | -0.64% | -0.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pinabacdao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,397,160.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,473,776.86 | – |
| 2010 | 42,707,742.87 | 8.19% |
| 2011 | 45,132,749.26 | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 44,035,619.00 | -2.43% |
| 2013 | 37,448,657.45 | -14.96% |
| 2014 | 56,398,166.00 | 50.60% |
| 2015 | 64,739,148.73 | 14.79% |
| 2016 | 71,397,160.97 | 10.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pinabacdao in the 2015 Census was 18,227 broken down into 3,769 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,357 | 2,005 | 5.17 | |
| 11,585 | 2,256 | 5.14 | |
| 13,150 | 2,549 | 5.16 | |
| 14,471 | 2,888 | 5.01 | |
| 16,208 | 3,155 | 5.14 | |
| 18,227 | 3,769 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pinabacdao is 10 to 14, with 2,250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 196 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 455 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,751 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,207 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,250 | 12.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,133 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,637 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,305 | 7.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,086 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 940 | 5.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 932 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 826 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 655 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 564 | 3.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 458 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 352 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 307 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 198 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 196 | 1.07% |
| Total | 18,252 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pinabacdao grew from 2,142 in 1903 to 18,136 in 2020, an increase of 15,994 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 116 people, from the previous population of 18,252 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,142 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 5,214 | – | |
| 7,472 | 3.21% | |
| 9,723 | 2.61% | |
| 8,373 | -2.95% | |
| 9,389 | 2.32% | |
| 10,361 | 0.99% | |
| 11,590 | 2.12% | |
| 13,167 | 2.77% | |
| 14,492 | 1.33% | |
| 16,208 | 4.16% | |
| 18,252 | 2.29% | |
| 18,136 | -0.13% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pinabacdao for the year 2019 was 13,058, broken down into 6,755 males and 6,303 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pinabacdao is situated at approximately 11° 37' North, 124° 59' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.5 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 Pinabacdao are Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Calbiga, Samar, Villareal, Samar, San Sebastian, Samar, Hinabangan, Samar, Zumarraga, Samar, and Jiabong, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 544.96 kilometers (338.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calbiga, Samar, 3.85 kilometers (2.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Villareal, Samar, 8.04 kilometers (4.99 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- San Sebastian, Samar, 11.32 kilometers (7.03 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Hinabangan, Samar, 13.24 kilometers (8.23 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Zumarraga, Samar, 15.75 kilometers (9.79 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Jiabong, Samar, 16.88 kilometers (10.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 21.01 kilometers (13.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Tacloban, 40.98 kilometers (25.46 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 48.92 kilometers (30.40 miles) to the East (S90°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 65.70 kilometers (40.82 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 78.99 kilometers (49.08 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 105.61 kilometers (65.62 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Distance from Manila: 544.96 kilometers (338.62 miles) to the Northwest (N52°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.