Macrohon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 6601 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Canigao Channel, Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 126.39 km2 (48.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,580 |
| Density (2020) | 210 / km2 (545 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 5' North, 124° 56' East (10.0766, 124.9401) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Macrohon is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 126.39 square kilometers or 48.80 square miles which constitutes 7.02% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,580. This represented 6.19% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 210 inhabitants per square kilometer or 545 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Macrohon 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguinaldo | 2.40% | 638 | 629 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Amparo | 6.52% | 1,732 | 1,587 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| Asuncion | 3.96% | 1,052 | 745 | 41.21% | 7.53% |
| Bagong Silang | 0.55% | 145 | 149 | -2.68% | -0.57% |
| Buscayan | 2.60% | 691 | 781 | -11.52% | -2.54% |
| Cambaro | 1.42% | 378 | 412 | -8.25% | -1.80% |
| Canlusay | 1.08% | 288 | 272 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Danao | 0.97% | 257 | 263 | -2.28% | -0.48% |
| Flordeliz | 2.99% | 795 | 789 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Guadalupe | 2.16% | 573 | 490 | 16.94% | 3.35% |
| Ichon | 14.30% | 3,801 | 3,671 | 3.54% | 0.74% |
| Ilihan | 3.19% | 848 | 739 | 14.75% | 2.94% |
| Laray | 3.59% | 953 | 934 | 2.03% | 0.42% |
| Lower Villa Jacinta | 3.28% | 872 | 761 | 14.59% | 2.91% |
| Mabini | 4.38% | 1,165 | 1,182 | -1.44% | -0.30% |
| Mohon | 1.76% | 467 | 443 | 5.42% | 1.12% |
| Molopolo | 4.57% | 1,216 | 1,137 | 6.95% | 1.42% |
| Rizal | 4.56% | 1,213 | 1,329 | -8.73% | -1.90% |
| Salvador | 2.05% | 545 | 595 | -8.40% | -1.83% |
| San Isidro | 1.34% | 357 | 352 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| San Joaquin | 4.59% | 1,219 | 1,138 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| San Roque | 5.21% | 1,385 | 1,816 | -23.73% | -5.54% |
| San Vicente | 1.08% | 287 | 320 | -10.31% | -2.26% |
| San Vicente Poblacion | 1.76% | 469 | 555 | -15.50% | -3.48% |
| Santa Cruz | 5.71% | 1,518 | 1,557 | -2.50% | -0.53% |
| Santo Niño | 2.06% | 547 | 478 | 14.44% | 2.88% |
| Santo Rosario | 3.59% | 955 | 923 | 3.47% | 0.72% |
| Sindangan | 2.90% | 772 | 775 | -0.39% | -0.08% |
| Upper Ichon | 2.30% | 611 | 541 | 12.94% | 2.59% |
| Upper Villa Jacinta | 3.13% | 831 | 881 | -5.68% | -1.22% |
| Macrohon Total | 26,580 | 26,244 | 1.28% | 0.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Macrohon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,875,548.89.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,463,528.06 | – |
| 2010 | 48,464,663.73 | 6.60% |
| 2011 | 52,661,610.34 | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 51,683,597.77 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 56,809,671.15 | 9.92% |
| 2014 | 64,318,367.54 | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 73,180,714.27 | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 79,875,548.89 | 9.15% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Macrohon in the 2015 Census was 26,188 broken down into 6,058 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,409 | 3,948 | 5.17 | |
| 20,071 | 4,185 | 4.80 | |
| 23,082 | 4,684 | 4.93 | |
| 24,494 | 5,370 | 4.56 | |
| 25,341 | 5,900 | 4.30 | |
| 26,188 | 6,058 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Macrohon is 5 to 9, with 2,748 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 384 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 489 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,061 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,748 | 10.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,679 | 10.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,401 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,033 | 7.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,950 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,679 | 6.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,628 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,482 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,454 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,333 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,230 | 4.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 961 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 772 | 2.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 548 | 2.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 384 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 412 | 1.57% |
| Total | 26,244 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Macrohon grew from 6,893 in 1903 to 26,580 in 2020, an increase of 19,687 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 336 people, from the previous population of 26,244 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,893 | – | |
| 8,950 | 1.66% | |
| 12,196 | 1.56% | |
| 13,431 | 0.99% | |
| 14,786 | 0.85% | |
| 16,373 | 1.00% | |
| 17,694 | 1.57% | |
| 18,693 | 1.10% | |
| 20,416 | 0.89% | |
| 20,093 | -0.30% | |
| 23,102 | 3.04% | |
| 24,583 | 0.86% | |
| 25,386 | 1.18% | |
| 26,244 | 0.63% | |
| 26,580 | 0.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Macrohon for the year 2019 was 18,141, broken down into 8,889 males and 9,252 females.
Location
The municipal center of Macrohon is situated at approximately 10° 5' North, 124° 56' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 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 Macrohon are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, Danao, Cebu, and Lapu-Lapu. The nearest municipalities are Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Liloan, Southern Leyte, Limasawa, Southern Leyte, San Francisco, Southern Leyte, and Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 659.36 kilometers (409.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, 9.84 kilometers (6.11 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Malitbog, Southern Leyte, 11.07 kilometers (6.88 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Liloan, Southern Leyte, 21.55 kilometers (13.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Limasawa, Southern Leyte, 22.39 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- San Francisco, Southern Leyte, 23.66 kilometers (14.70 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, 25.71 kilometers (15.97 miles) to the North (N10°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 12.77 kilometers (7.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 68.15 kilometers (42.35 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 68.36 kilometers (42.47 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 108.81 kilometers (67.61 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 111.47 kilometers (69.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 111.68 kilometers (69.40 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N76°W)
Distance from Manila: 659.36 kilometers (409.71 miles) to the Northwest (N40°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.