Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Area (2013) | 28.70 km2 (11.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,805 |
| Density (2020) | 307 / km2 (795 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 3' North, 124° 9' East (12.0484, 124.1574) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Tagapul-an is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 28.70 square kilometers or 11.08 square miles which constitutes 0.47% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,805. This represented 1.11% 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 307 inhabitants per square kilometer or 795 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tagapul-an 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baguiw | 15.67% | 1,380 | 1,293 | 6.73% | 1.38% |
| Balocawe | 8.52% | 750 | 696 | 7.76% | 1.59% |
| Guinbarucan | 4.65% | 409 | 422 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Labangbaybay | 9.22% | 812 | 783 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Luna | 7.63% | 672 | 666 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Mataluto | 7.34% | 646 | 617 | 4.70% | 0.97% |
| Nipa | 11.39% | 1,003 | 1,017 | -1.38% | -0.29% |
| Pantalan | 2.08% | 183 | 182 | 0.55% | 0.12% |
| Pulangbato | 6.34% | 558 | 498 | 12.05% | 2.42% |
| San Jose | 6.27% | 552 | 592 | -6.76% | -1.46% |
| San Vicente | 5.33% | 469 | 436 | 7.57% | 1.55% |
| Suarez | 4.13% | 364 | 269 | 35.32% | 6.57% |
| Sugod | 7.72% | 680 | 673 | 1.04% | 0.22% |
| Trinidad | 3.71% | 327 | 329 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Tagapul-an Total | 8,805 | 8,473 | 3.92% | 0.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tagapul-an for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱39,451,577.19.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23,138,374.34 | – |
| 2010 | 24,524,661.34 | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 26,422,558.35 | 7.74% |
| 2012 | 25,721,144.57 | -2.65% |
| 2013 | 28,037,733.66 | 9.01% |
| 2014 | 31,701,063.51 | 13.07% |
| 2015 | 36,072,168.31 | 13.79% |
| 2016 | 39,451,577.19 | 9.37% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tagapul-an in the 2015 Census was 8,473 broken down into 1,955 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,760 | 1,294 | 5.22 | |
| 7,949 | 1,598 | 4.97 | |
| 8,370 | 1,677 | 4.99 | |
| 8,067 | 1,643 | 4.91 | |
| 7,828 | 1,692 | 4.63 | |
| 8,473 | 1,955 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tagapul-an is 10 to 14, with 1,064 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 80 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 161 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 735 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 908 | 10.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,064 | 12.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 956 | 11.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 765 | 9.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 567 | 6.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 473 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 485 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 439 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 409 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 343 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 344 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 269 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 193 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 181 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 101 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 80 | 0.94% |
| Total | 8,473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tagapul-an grew from 7,605 in 1980 to 8,805 in 2020, an increase of 1,200 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 332 people, from the previous population of 8,473 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
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| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,605 | – | |
| 6,760 | -1.17% | |
| 7,949 | 3.08% | |
| 8,370 | 1.11% | |
| 8,067 | -0.51% | |
| 7,828 | -1.09% | |
| 8,473 | 1.52% | |
| 8,805 | 0.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tagapul-an for the year 2019 was 7,862, broken down into 4,255 males and 3,607 females.
Location
The municipal center of Tagapul-an is situated at approximately 12° 3' North, 124° 9' East, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 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 Tagapul-an are Calbayog, Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, Catbalogan, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Bogo, Cebu, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Cataingan, Masbate, Almagro, Samar, Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, San Vicente, Northern Samar, Palanas, Masbate, and Placer, Masbate. Its distance from the national capital is 444.65 kilometers (276.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cataingan, Masbate, 18.46 kilometers (11.47 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Almagro, Samar, 20.55 kilometers (12.77 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate, 21.74 kilometers (13.51 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- San Vicente, Northern Samar, 25.63 kilometers (15.93 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Palanas, Masbate, 27.98 kilometers (17.39 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Placer, Masbate, 32.82 kilometers (20.39 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 47.48 kilometers (29.50 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 68.49 kilometers (42.56 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 84.46 kilometers (52.48 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 103.40 kilometers (64.25 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Bogo, Cebu, 111.55 kilometers (69.31 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 125.42 kilometers (77.93 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Distance from Manila: 444.65 kilometers (276.29 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.