San Ricardo, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 6617 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea, Surigao Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Area (2013) | 47.56 km2 (18.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 10,500 |
| Density (2020) | 221 / km2 (572 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 55' North, 125° 17' East (9.9130, 125.2763) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.1 meters (111.8 feet) |
San Ricardo is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 47.56 square kilometers or 18.36 square miles which constitutes 2.64% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,500. This represented 2.44% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 0.23% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 221 inhabitants per square kilometer or 572 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Ricardo has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benit | 7.17% | 753 | 740 | 1.76% | 0.37% |
| Bitoon | 2.78% | 292 | 278 | 5.04% | 1.04% |
| Cabutan | 3.92% | 412 | 358 | 15.08% | 3.00% |
| Camang | 4.89% | 513 | 509 | 0.79% | 0.16% |
| Esperanza | 8.92% | 937 | 927 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Esperanza Dos | 12.39% | 1,301 | 1,198 | 8.60% | 1.75% |
| Inolinan | 6.23% | 654 | 677 | -3.40% | -0.72% |
| Kinachawa | 4.88% | 512 | 636 | -19.50% | -4.46% |
| Looc | 2.72% | 286 | 274 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Pinut-an | 19.39% | 2,036 | 1,844 | 10.41% | 2.11% |
| Poblacion | 7.05% | 740 | 838 | -11.69% | -2.58% |
| San Antonio | 5.88% | 617 | 604 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| San Ramon | 3.98% | 418 | 389 | 7.46% | 1.52% |
| Saub | 6.08% | 638 | 803 | -20.55% | -4.73% |
| Timba | 3.72% | 391 | 419 | -6.68% | -1.45% |
| San Ricardo Total | 10,500 | 10,494 | 0.06% | 0.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Ricardo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱50,804,582.32.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 25,828,403.28 | – |
| 2010 | 27,524,448.68 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 30,881,384.59 | 12.20% |
| 2012 | 31,149,927.21 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 35,782,120.91 | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 41,534,650.01 | 16.08% |
| 2015 | 46,819,270.63 | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 50,804,582.32 | 8.51% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Ricardo in the 2015 Census was 10,452 broken down into 2,213 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,723 | 1,736 | 5.60 | |
| 7,862 | 1,583 | 4.97 | |
| 8,963 | 1,676 | 5.35 | |
| 9,486 | 1,904 | 4.98 | |
| 10,075 | 2,170 | 4.64 | |
| 10,452 | 2,213 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Ricardo is 10 to 14, with 1,159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 115 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 204 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 895 | 8.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,141 | 10.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,159 | 11.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,038 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 774 | 7.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 736 | 7.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 713 | 6.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 666 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 604 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 549 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 527 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 474 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 313 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 252 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 177 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 157 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 115 | 1.10% |
| Total | 10,494 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Ricardo grew from 6,521 in 1975 to 10,500 in 2020, an increase of 3,979 people over the course of 45 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 10,494 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,521 | – | |
| 7,331 | 2.37% | |
| 9,723 | 2.86% | |
| 7,869 | -3.89% | |
| 8,964 | 2.83% | |
| 9,490 | 0.79% | |
| 10,078 | 2.21% | |
| 10,494 | 0.77% | |
| 10,500 | 0.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Ricardo for the year 2019 was 7,293, broken down into 3,745 males and 3,548 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Ricardo is situated at approximately 9° 55' North, 125° 17' East, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.1 meters or 111.8 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 San Ricardo are Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Maasin, Southern Leyte, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Baybay, Leyte, Butuan, and Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, San Francisco, Southern Leyte, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, and Liloan, Southern Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 697.30 kilometers (433.28 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, 4.54 kilometers (2.82 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- San Francisco, Southern Leyte, 20.83 kilometers (12.94 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, 21.84 kilometers (13.57 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Limasawa, Southern Leyte, 22.22 kilometers (13.81 miles) to the West (N87°W)
- Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, 31.30 kilometers (19.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Liloan, Southern Leyte, 31.72 kilometers (19.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 27.31 kilometers (16.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 53.85 kilometers (33.46 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 91.82 kilometers (57.05 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 99.55 kilometers (61.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Butuan, 109.63 kilometers (68.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 121.82 kilometers (75.70 miles) to the South (S9°W)
Distance from Manila: 697.30 kilometers (433.28 miles) to the Northwest (N41°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.