Saint Bernard, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 6616 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Surigao Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 100.20 km2 (38.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,414 |
| Density (2020) | 284 / km2 (734 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 17' North, 125° 8' East (10.2801, 125.1383) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Saint Bernard is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 100.20 square kilometers or 38.69 square miles which constitutes 5.56% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,414. This represented 6.61% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.62% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 284 inhabitants per square kilometer or 734 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Saint Bernard 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atuyan | 1.64% | 467 | 459 | 1.74% | 0.36% |
| Ayahag | 1.47% | 417 | 1,193 | -65.05% | -19.85% |
| Bantawon | 0.80% | 228 | 0 | NULL | NULL |
| Bolodbolod | 4.49% | 1,275 | 1,249 | 2.08% | 0.43% |
| Cabagawan | 4.45% | 1,264 | 1,193 | 5.95% | 1.22% |
| Carnaga | 3.25% | 923 | 916 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Catmon | 8.97% | 2,548 | 2,976 | -14.38% | -3.22% |
| Guinsaugon | 0.17% | 47 | 6 | 683.33% | 54.23% |
| Himatagon | 6.15% | 1,748 | 1,773 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Himbangan | 9.37% | 2,661 | 2,580 | 3.14% | 0.65% |
| Himos-onan | 2.47% | 702 | 707 | -0.71% | -0.15% |
| Hinabian | 0.35% | 99 | 73 | 35.62% | 6.62% |
| Hindag-an | 5.65% | 1,605 | 1,577 | 1.78% | 0.37% |
| Kauswagan | 0.10% | 28 | 0 | NULL | NULL |
| Libas | 1.45% | 411 | 422 | -2.61% | -0.55% |
| Lipanto | 4.49% | 1,276 | 1,268 | 0.63% | 0.13% |
| Magatas | 0.31% | 88 | 44 | 100.00% | 15.71% |
| Magbagacay | 8.59% | 2,441 | 2,425 | 0.66% | 0.14% |
| Mahayag | 2.33% | 662 | 641 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
| Mahayahay | 5.99% | 1,701 | 1,694 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Malibago | 5.48% | 1,557 | 1,004 | 55.08% | 9.68% |
| Malinao | 0.15% | 42 | 54 | -22.22% | -5.15% |
| Nueva Esperanza | 0.38% | 107 | 103 | 3.88% | 0.81% |
| Panian | 4.70% | 1,335 | 1,365 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
| San Isidro | 6.87% | 1,953 | 1,944 | 0.46% | 0.10% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.10% | 313 | 310 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Sug-angon | 1.34% | 382 | 371 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
| Tabontabon | 1.10% | 312 | 301 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Tambis I | 3.10% | 882 | 857 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Tambis II | 3.31% | 940 | 890 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Saint Bernard Total | 28,414 | 28,395 | 0.07% | 0.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Saint Bernard for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,759,889.85.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,138,132.67 | – |
| 2010 | 49,469,833.51 | 4.95% |
| 2011 | 54,603,499.16 | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 53,530,989.63 | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 57,856,321.39 | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 67,095,785.89 | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 75,983,070.18 | 13.25% |
| 2016 | 82,759,889.85 | 8.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Saint Bernard in the 2015 Census was 28,338 broken down into 5,919 households or an average of 4.79 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,719 | 4,068 | 5.09 | |
| 21,266 | 4,332 | 4.91 | |
| 23,054 | 4,746 | 4.86 | |
| 25,202 | 5,406 | 4.66 | |
| 25,131 | 5,753 | 4.37 | |
| 28,338 | 5,919 | 4.79 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Saint Bernard is 15 to 19, with 3,084 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 288 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 505 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,231 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,922 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,924 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,084 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,778 | 9.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,337 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,797 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,699 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,491 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,593 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,289 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,068 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 840 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 711 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 503 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 335 | 1.18% |
| 80 and over | 288 | 1.01% |
| Total | 28,395 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Saint Bernard grew from 11,621 in 1960 to 28,414 in 2020, an increase of 16,793 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 28,395 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,621 | – | |
| 17,296 | 3.97% | |
| 19,255 | 2.18% | |
| 19,153 | -0.11% | |
| 20,760 | 0.81% | |
| 21,363 | 0.54% | |
| 23,089 | 1.68% | |
| 25,252 | 1.24% | |
| 25,169 | -0.12% | |
| 28,395 | 2.32% | |
| 28,414 | 0.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Saint Bernard for the year 2019 was 18,527, broken down into 9,267 males and 9,260 females.
Location
The municipal center of Saint Bernard is situated at approximately 10° 17' North, 125° 8' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 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 Saint Bernard are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are San Juan, Southern Leyte, Libagon, Southern Leyte, Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Liloan, Southern Leyte, Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, and Hinundayan, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 657.03 kilometers (408.26 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Juan, Southern Leyte, 4.24 kilometers (2.64 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Libagon, Southern Leyte, 9.72 kilometers (6.04 miles) to the West (N79°W)
- Anahawan, Southern Leyte, 13.11 kilometers (8.14 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Liloan, Southern Leyte, 13.99 kilometers (8.69 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, 14.41 kilometers (8.96 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, 14.63 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 36.63 kilometers (22.76 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 57.63 kilometers (35.81 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 66.82 kilometers (41.52 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 98.95 kilometers (61.49 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Tacloban, 107.62 kilometers (66.87 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 124.56 kilometers (77.40 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
Distance from Manila: 657.03 kilometers (408.26 miles) to the Northwest (N43°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.