Zumarraga, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 6725 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bagatao |
| Area (2013) | 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,279 |
| Density (2020) | 422 / km2 (1,094 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 38' North, 124° 51' East (11.6394, 124.8423) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (25.0 feet) |
Zumarraga is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 38.55 square kilometers or 14.88 square miles which constitutes 0.64% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,279. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 422 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,094 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Zumarraga has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 3.86% | 628 | 582 | 7.90% | 1.61% |
| Arteche | 4.76% | 775 | 770 | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| Bioso | 9.67% | 1,574 | 1,439 | 9.38% | 1.91% |
| Boblaran | 2.42% | 394 | 359 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| Botaera | 4.00% | 651 | 693 | -6.06% | -1.31% |
| Buntay | 3.25% | 529 | 542 | -2.40% | -0.51% |
| Camayse | 4.10% | 667 | 671 | -0.60% | -0.13% |
| Canwarak | 3.96% | 645 | 691 | -6.66% | -1.44% |
| Ibarra | 1.84% | 299 | 279 | 7.17% | 1.47% |
| Lumalantang | 3.32% | 541 | 597 | -9.38% | -2.05% |
| Macalunod | 3.94% | 641 | 677 | -5.32% | -1.14% |
| Maga-an | 3.67% | 598 | 642 | -6.85% | -1.48% |
| Maputi | 3.83% | 623 | 631 | -1.27% | -0.27% |
| Marapilit | 2.79% | 454 | 420 | 8.10% | 1.65% |
| Monbon | 4.13% | 673 | 684 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Mualbual | 5.30% | 862 | 779 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Pangdan | 3.16% | 514 | 520 | -1.15% | -0.24% |
| Poblacion 1 | 1.61% | 262 | 330 | -20.61% | -4.74% |
| Poblacion 2 | 4.93% | 802 | 755 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Poro | 2.81% | 458 | 467 | -1.93% | -0.41% |
| San Isidro | 8.68% | 1,413 | 1,469 | -3.81% | -0.81% |
| Sugod | 2.77% | 451 | 402 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Talib | 1.46% | 238 | 250 | -4.80% | -1.03% |
| Tinaugan | 6.22% | 1,012 | 1,109 | -8.75% | -1.91% |
| Tubigan | 3.53% | 575 | 537 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Zumarraga Total | 16,279 | 16,295 | -0.10% | -0.02% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Zumarraga for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱53,030,788.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30,575,263.64 | – |
| 2010 | 32,538,200.04 | 6.42% |
| 2011 | 35,002,489.64 | 7.57% |
| 2012 | 33,953,783.67 | -3.00% |
| 2013 | 37,280,251.54 | 9.80% |
| 2014 | 555,572.51 | -98.51% |
| 2015 | 48,141,548.34 | 8,565.21% |
| 2016 | 53,030,788.15 | 10.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Zumarraga in the 2015 Census was 16,288 broken down into 3,302 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,324 | 2,473 | 5.39 | |
| 14,505 | 2,715 | 5.34 | |
| 15,423 | 2,849 | 5.41 | |
| 16,743 | 3,004 | 5.57 | |
| 16,936 | 3,107 | 5.45 | |
| 16,288 | 3,302 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zumarraga is 10 to 14, with 2,386 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 159 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 337 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,597 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,051 | 12.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,386 | 14.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,866 | 11.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,274 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 896 | 5.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 794 | 4.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 836 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 850 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 834 | 5.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 652 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 565 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 420 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 324 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 278 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 159 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 176 | 1.08% |
| Total | 16,295 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zumarraga grew from 9,992 in 1903 to 16,279 in 2020, an increase of 6,287 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.02%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 16,295 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,992 | – | |
| 11,068 | 0.65% | |
| 21,225 | 3.31% | |
| 30,593 | 3.82% | |
| 11,549 | -8.21% | |
| 12,064 | 0.43% | |
| 13,297 | 1.97% | |
| 12,821 | -0.73% | |
| 13,324 | 0.39% | |
| 14,505 | 1.60% | |
| 15,423 | 1.32% | |
| 16,743 | 1.14% | |
| 16,936 | 0.42% | |
| 16,295 | -0.73% | |
| 16,279 | -0.02% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Zumarraga for the year 2019 was 13,346, broken down into 7,077 males and 6,269 females.
Location
The municipal center of Zumarraga is situated at approximately 11° 38' North, 124° 51' East, in the island of Bagatao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 25.0 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 Zumarraga are Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Daram, Samar, Talalora, Samar, Villareal, Samar, Pinabacdao, Samar, Jiabong, Samar, and Calbiga, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 531.04 kilometers (329.97 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Daram, Samar, 5.19 kilometers (3.22 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Talalora, Samar, 12.12 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Villareal, Samar, 12.31 kilometers (7.65 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Pinabacdao, Samar, 15.75 kilometers (9.79 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Jiabong, Samar, 18.07 kilometers (11.23 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Calbiga, Samar, 19.09 kilometers (11.86 miles) to the East (S86°E)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 15.73 kilometers (9.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Tacloban, 47.13 kilometers (29.28 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 54.51 kilometers (33.87 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 64.50 kilometers (40.08 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 74.71 kilometers (46.42 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 106.48 kilometers (66.16 miles) to the South (S3°W)
Distance from Manila: 531.04 kilometers (329.97 miles) to the Northwest (N51°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.