San Sebastian, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6714 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 39.07 km2 (15.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,704 |
| Density (2020) | 223 / km2 (577 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 43' North, 125° 1' East (11.7109, 125.0176) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.5 feet) |
San Sebastian is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 39.07 square kilometers or 15.09 square miles which constitutes 0.65% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,704. This represented 1.10% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.19% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 223 inhabitants per square kilometer or 577 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Sebastian has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balogo | 6.90% | 601 | 590 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Bontod | 7.05% | 614 | 510 | 20.39% | 3.98% |
| Cabaywa | 2.36% | 205 | 216 | -5.09% | -1.09% |
| Camanhagay | 9.12% | 794 | 685 | 15.91% | 3.16% |
| Campiyak | 8.48% | 738 | 703 | 4.98% | 1.03% |
| Canduyucan | 11.74% | 1,022 | 911 | 12.18% | 2.45% |
| Dolores | 8.82% | 768 | 661 | 16.19% | 3.21% |
| Hita-asan I | 5.26% | 458 | 473 | -3.17% | -0.68% |
| Hita-asan II | 4.78% | 416 | 402 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Inobongan | 7.24% | 630 | 551 | 14.34% | 2.86% |
| Poblacion Barangay 1 | 8.38% | 729 | 686 | 6.27% | 1.29% |
| Poblacion Barangay 2 | 4.55% | 396 | 493 | -19.68% | -4.51% |
| Poblacion Barangay 3 | 6.79% | 591 | 450 | 31.33% | 5.90% |
| Poblacion Barangay 4 | 8.52% | 742 | 726 | 2.20% | 0.46% |
| San Sebastian Total | 8,704 | 8,057 | 8.03% | 1.64% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Sebastian for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱40,513,120.89.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23,222,284.96 | – |
| 2010 | 24,776,577.51 | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 26,480,087.61 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 25,635,873.78 | -3.19% |
| 2013 | 28,990,939.25 | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 32,637,560.75 | 12.58% |
| 2015 | 37,027,510.43 | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 40,513,120.89 | 9.41% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Sebastian in the 2015 Census was 8,052 broken down into 1,696 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,732 | 1,025 | 5.59 | |
| 6,380 | 1,250 | 5.10 | |
| 6,775 | 1,263 | 5.36 | |
| 7,362 | 1,363 | 5.40 | |
| 7,704 | 1,464 | 5.26 | |
| 8,052 | 1,696 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Sebastian is 10 to 14, with 1,064 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 87 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 186 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 779 | 9.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 992 | 12.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,064 | 13.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 935 | 11.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 682 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 460 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 409 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 433 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 407 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 439 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 325 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 231 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 207 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 173 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 136 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 112 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 87 | 1.08% |
| Total | 8,057 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Sebastian grew from 2,767 in 1903 to 8,704 in 2020, an increase of 5,937 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 647 people, from the previous population of 8,057 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,767 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 3,645 | – | |
| 4,267 | 1.55% | |
| 4,441 | 0.81% | |
| 4,606 | 0.73% | |
| 5,732 | 2.21% | |
| 6,381 | 2.03% | |
| 6,779 | 1.31% | |
| 7,365 | 1.15% | |
| 7,708 | 1.67% | |
| 8,057 | 0.85% | |
| 8,704 | 1.64% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Sebastian for the year 2019 was 6,511, broken down into 3,398 males and 3,113 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Sebastian is situated at approximately 11° 43' North, 125° 1' East, in the island of Samar. 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 San Sebastian are Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Hinabangan, Samar, Paranas, Samar, Motiong, Samar, Calbiga, Samar, Jiabong, Samar, and Pinabacdao, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 541.37 kilometers (336.39 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hinabangan, Samar, 5.53 kilometers (3.44 miles) to the East (S79°E)
- Paranas, Samar, 6.72 kilometers (4.18 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Motiong, Samar, 7.76 kilometers (4.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Calbiga, Samar, 9.24 kilometers (5.74 miles) to the South (S0°W)
- Jiabong, Samar, 9.31 kilometers (5.78 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Pinabacdao, Samar, 11.32 kilometers (7.03 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 16.32 kilometers (10.14 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 46.62 kilometers (28.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Tacloban, 51.67 kilometers (32.10 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 60.62 kilometers (37.67 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 90.06 kilometers (55.96 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 116.84 kilometers (72.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Distance from Manila: 541.37 kilometers (336.39 miles) to the Northwest (N53°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.