Padre Burgos, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 6601 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sogod Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 25.65 km2 (9.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 11,159 |
| Density (2020) | 435 / km2 (1,127 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 2' North, 125° 1' East (10.0296, 125.0170) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.1 meters (16.6 feet) |
Padre Burgos is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 25.65 square kilometers or 9.90 square miles which constitutes 1.42% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,159. This represented 2.60% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.25% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 435 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,127 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Padre Burgos has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenavista | 9.62% | 1,074 | 1,009 | 6.44% | 1.32% |
| Bunga | 4.75% | 530 | 494 | 7.29% | 1.49% |
| Cantutang | 9.52% | 1,062 | 990 | 7.27% | 1.49% |
| Dinahugan | 6.82% | 761 | 745 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| Laca | 6.34% | 708 | 715 | -0.98% | -0.21% |
| Lungsodaan | 8.43% | 941 | 1,286 | -26.83% | -6.36% |
| Poblacion | 10.65% | 1,188 | 1,252 | -5.11% | -1.10% |
| San Juan | 9.16% | 1,022 | 873 | 17.07% | 3.37% |
| Santa Sofia | 16.71% | 1,865 | 1,937 | -3.72% | -0.79% |
| Santo Rosario | 8.01% | 894 | 779 | 14.76% | 2.94% |
| Tangkaan | 9.98% | 1,114 | 1,011 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| Padre Burgos Total | 11,159 | 11,091 | 0.61% | 0.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Padre Burgos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱47,683,771.41.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 26,137,890.74 | – |
| 2010 | 27,755,315.35 | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 30,535,251.54 | 10.02% |
| 2012 | 30,895,259.84 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 34,143,433.49 | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 38,576,733.53 | 12.98% |
| 2015 | 43,815,770.11 | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 47,683,771.41 | 8.83% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Padre Burgos in the 2015 Census was 10,958 broken down into 2,387 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,320 | 1,410 | 5.19 | |
| 7,492 | 1,476 | 5.08 | |
| 8,829 | 1,672 | 5.28 | |
| 10,059 | 2,070 | 4.86 | |
| 10,419 | 2,332 | 4.47 | |
| 10,958 | 2,387 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Padre Burgos is 5 to 9, with 1,171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 171 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 190 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 901 | 8.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,171 | 10.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,153 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,125 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 904 | 8.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 805 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 717 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 689 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 647 | 5.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 591 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 535 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 461 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 376 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 263 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 215 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 177 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 171 | 1.54% |
| Total | 11,091 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Padre Burgos grew from 7,125 in 1960 to 11,159 in 2020, an increase of 4,034 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.13%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 11,091 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,125 | – | |
| 8,045 | 1.20% | |
| 9,848 | 4.14% | |
| 10,790 | 1.84% | |
| 7,375 | -3.73% | |
| 7,593 | 0.55% | |
| 8,926 | 3.53% | |
| 10,194 | 1.85% | |
| 10,525 | 1.17% | |
| 11,091 | 1.00% | |
| 11,159 | 0.13% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Padre Burgos for the year 2019 was 7,699, broken down into 3,736 males and 3,963 females.
Location
The municipal center of Padre Burgos is situated at approximately 10° 2' North, 125° 1' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.1 meters or 16.6 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 Padre Burgos are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Baybay, Leyte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, and Lapu-Lapu. The nearest municipalities are Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Malitbog, Southern Leyte, San Francisco, Southern Leyte, Liloan, Southern Leyte, and Pintuyan, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 668.73 kilometers (415.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Macrohon, Southern Leyte, 9.84 kilometers (6.11 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Limasawa, Southern Leyte, 13.34 kilometers (8.29 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Malitbog, Southern Leyte, 14.18 kilometers (8.81 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- San Francisco, Southern Leyte, 15.48 kilometers (9.62 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Liloan, Southern Leyte, 17.84 kilometers (11.08 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, 27.26 kilometers (16.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S69°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 22.60 kilometers (14.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 58.55 kilometers (36.38 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 75.43 kilometers (46.87 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N18°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 115.38 kilometers (71.69 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 116.65 kilometers (72.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 121.06 kilometers (75.22 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
Distance from Manila: 668.73 kilometers (415.53 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.