Sogod, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Barangay count | 45 |
| Postal code | 6606 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sogod Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 192.70 km2 (74.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 47,552 |
| Density (2020) | 247 / km2 (639 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 23' North, 124° 59' East (10.3856, 124.9806) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (39.9 feet) |
Sogod is a coastal municipality in the province of Southern Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 192.70 square kilometers or 74.40 square miles which constitutes 10.70% of Southern Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 47,552. This represented 11.07% of the total population of Southern Leyte province, or 1.05% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 247 inhabitants per square kilometer or 639 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sogod has 45 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 | 0.32% | 154 | 70 | 120.00% | 18.05% |
| Buac Daku | 0.24% | 116 | 127 | -8.66% | -1.89% |
| Buac Gamay | 1.52% | 721 | 769 | -6.24% | -1.35% |
| Cabadbaran | 0.46% | 218 | 196 | 11.22% | 2.26% |
| Concepcion | 3.27% | 1,557 | 1,246 | 24.96% | 4.80% |
| Consolacion | 2.32% | 1,101 | 1,222 | -9.90% | -2.17% |
| Dagsa | 1.10% | 525 | 483 | 8.70% | 1.77% |
| Hibod-hibod | 0.90% | 426 | 432 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Hindangan | 0.32% | 153 | 123 | 24.39% | 4.70% |
| Hipantag | 0.52% | 248 | 313 | -20.77% | -4.78% |
| Javier | 1.69% | 802 | 762 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Kahupian | 3.17% | 1,509 | 1,456 | 3.64% | 0.76% |
| Kanangkaan | 0.80% | 379 | 351 | 7.98% | 1.63% |
| Kauswagan | 0.93% | 440 | 365 | 20.55% | 4.01% |
| La Purisima Concepcion | 2.62% | 1,245 | 1,153 | 7.98% | 1.63% |
| Libas | 3.91% | 1,858 | 1,876 | -0.96% | -0.20% |
| Lum-an | 0.32% | 151 | 143 | 5.59% | 1.15% |
| Mabicay | 1.92% | 914 | 822 | 11.19% | 2.26% |
| Mac | 4.44% | 2,111 | 1,811 | 16.57% | 3.28% |
| Magatas | 3.12% | 1,485 | 1,285 | 15.56% | 3.09% |
| Mahayahay | 2.09% | 996 | 997 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
| Malinao | 1.46% | 696 | 503 | 38.37% | 7.07% |
| Maria Plana | 0.54% | 258 | 236 | 9.32% | 1.89% |
| Milagroso | 1.41% | 669 | 700 | -4.43% | -0.95% |
| Olisihan | 1.06% | 502 | 540 | -7.04% | -1.52% |
| Pancho Villa | 2.39% | 1,137 | 1,065 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Pandan | 3.54% | 1,684 | 1,412 | 19.26% | 3.78% |
| Rizal | 4.01% | 1,909 | 2,028 | -5.87% | -1.26% |
| Salvacion | 1.52% | 724 | 781 | -7.30% | -1.58% |
| San Francisco Mabuhay | 0.65% | 310 | 467 | -33.62% | -8.26% |
| San Isidro | 2.43% | 1,157 | 1,098 | 5.37% | 1.11% |
| San Jose | 3.21% | 1,528 | 1,483 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| San Juan | 1.52% | 723 | 720 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| San Miguel | 4.14% | 1,969 | 1,586 | 24.15% | 4.66% |
| San Pedro | 4.57% | 2,172 | 1,867 | 16.34% | 3.24% |
| San Roque | 3.65% | 1,735 | 1,717 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| San Vicente | 0.43% | 205 | 204 | 0.49% | 0.10% |
| Santa Maria | 0.42% | 200 | 217 | -7.83% | -1.70% |
| Suba | 2.67% | 1,272 | 1,216 | 4.61% | 0.95% |
| Tampoong | 4.42% | 2,100 | 1,989 | 5.58% | 1.15% |
| Zone I | 3.45% | 1,641 | 1,567 | 4.72% | 0.98% |
| Zone II | 1.78% | 846 | 857 | -1.28% | -0.27% |
| Zone III | 4.57% | 2,174 | 2,359 | -7.84% | -1.70% |
| Zone IV | 0.85% | 406 | 470 | -13.62% | -3.03% |
| Zone V | 9.31% | 4,426 | 3,902 | 13.43% | 2.69% |
| Sogod Total | 47,552 | 44,986 | 5.70% | 1.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sogod for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱133,874,160.30.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 76,760,662.53 | – |
| 2011 | 85,140,619.22 | 10.92% |
| 2012 | 82,191,332.96 | -3.46% |
| 2013 | 94,258,194.63 | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 104,286,484.45 | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 121,950,061.53 | 16.94% |
| 2016 | 133,874,160.30 | 9.78% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sogod in the 2015 Census was 44,827 broken down into 9,954 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31,294 | 5,825 | 5.37 | |
| 31,034 | 6,311 | 4.92 | |
| 37,324 | 7,266 | 5.14 | |
| 39,720 | 7,960 | 4.99 | |
| 41,380 | 8,790 | 4.71 | |
| 44,827 | 9,954 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sogod is 5 to 9, with 5,233 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 444 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 962 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,194 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,233 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,914 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,614 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,738 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,338 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,959 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,741 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,381 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,188 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,969 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,746 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,374 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 999 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 665 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 527 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 444 | 0.99% |
| Total | 44,986 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sogod grew from 4,055 in 1903 to 47,552 in 2020, an increase of 43,497 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.17%, or an increase of 2,566 people, from the previous population of 44,986 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,055 | – | |
| 17,996 | 9.87% | |
| 28,222 | 2.27% | |
| 31,848 | 1.25% | |
| 17,716 | -5.03% | |
| 23,487 | 2.80% | |
| 24,373 | 0.75% | |
| 26,246 | 1.49% | |
| 31,342 | 1.79% | |
| 31,062 | -0.17% | |
| 37,402 | 4.06% | |
| 39,864 | 0.88% | |
| 41,411 | 1.40% | |
| 44,986 | 1.59% | |
| 47,552 | 1.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sogod for the year 2019 was 33,864, broken down into 17,080 males and 16,784 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sogod is situated at approximately 10° 23' North, 124° 59' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 39.9 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 Sogod are Maasin, Southern Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Tacloban, and Danao, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, Libagon, Southern Leyte, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, Bato, Leyte, and Matalom, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 636.73 kilometers (395.64 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 3.63 kilometers (2.25 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, 8.73 kilometers (5.42 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Libagon, Southern Leyte, 12.50 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, 20.84 kilometers (12.95 miles) to the Southeast (S56°E)
- Bato, Leyte, 21.92 kilometers (13.62 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Matalom, Leyte, 23.98 kilometers (14.90 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
Nearest cities
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 31.97 kilometers (19.86 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 37.97 kilometers (23.60 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 79.69 kilometers (49.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 86.66 kilometers (53.85 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Tacloban, 94.99 kilometers (59.02 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Danao, Cebu, 105.46 kilometers (65.53 miles) to the West (N82°W)
Distance from Manila: 636.73 kilometers (395.64 miles) to the Northwest (N42°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.