Tacloban
| Type | city (highly urbanized) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Barangay count | 138 |
| Postal code | 6500 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea], San Juanico Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 201.72 km2 (77.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 251,881 |
| Density (2020) | 1,249 / km2 (3,234 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 15' North, 125° 0' East (11.2430, 125.0081) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.6 meters (47.9 feet) |
Tacloban is a coastal highly urbanized city in the Eastern Visayas region. Although administratively independent due to its distinction as highly urbanized city, Tacloban is commonly grouped with the province of Leyte. The highly urbanized city also serves as the provincial capital as well as the regional center of Eastern Visayas.
The city has a land area of 201.72 square kilometers or 77.88 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 251,881. This represented 5.54% of the total population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,249 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,234 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Tacloban has 138 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 100 | 1.31% | 3,293 | 2,965 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Barangay 101 | 1.46% | 3,681 | 1,717 | 114.39% | 17.41% |
| Barangay 102 | 0.16% | 408 | 497 | -17.91% | -4.07% |
| Barangay 103 | 1.86% | 4,681 | 4,198 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Barangay 103-A | 0.15% | 371 | 333 | 11.41% | 2.30% |
| Barangay 104 | 0.93% | 2,348 | 2,308 | 1.73% | 0.36% |
| Barangay 105 | 4.88% | 12,296 | 2,411 | 410.00% | 40.91% |
| Barangay 106 | 4.63% | 11,661 | 4,409 | 164.48% | 22.72% |
| Barangay 107 | 0.69% | 1,749 | 1,115 | 56.86% | 9.94% |
| Barangay 108 | 1.89% | 4,759 | 1,268 | 275.32% | 32.10% |
| Barangay 109 | 2.03% | 5,108 | 5,538 | -7.76% | -1.69% |
| Barangay 109-A | 3.20% | 8,055 | 8,206 | -1.84% | -0.39% |
| Barangay 110 | 2.80% | 7,062 | 5,554 | 27.15% | 5.19% |
| Barangay 12 | 1.05% | 2,649 | 2,065 | 28.28% | 5.38% |
| Barangay 13 | 0.01% | 28 | 63 | -55.56% | -15.69% |
| Barangay 14 | 0.09% | 226 | 252 | -10.32% | -2.27% |
| Barangay 15 | 0.03% | 82 | 81 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Barangay 16 | 0.12% | 292 | 379 | -22.96% | -5.34% |
| Barangay 17 | 0.06% | 147 | 137 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Barangay 18 | 0.07% | 188 | 198 | -5.05% | -1.08% |
| Barangay 19 | 0.07% | 186 | 155 | 20.00% | 3.91% |
| Barangay 2 | 0.15% | 384 | 546 | -29.67% | -7.14% |
| Barangay 20 | 0.17% | 421 | 495 | -14.95% | -3.35% |
| Barangay 21 | 0.11% | 280 | 245 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Barangay 21-A | 0.04% | 108 | 198 | -45.45% | -11.98% |
| Barangay 22 | 0.04% | 96 | 93 | 3.23% | 0.67% |
| Barangay 23 | 0.18% | 451 | 500 | -9.80% | -2.15% |
| Barangay 23-A | 0.14% | 345 | 433 | -20.32% | -4.67% |
| Barangay 24 | 0.09% | 230 | 268 | -14.18% | -3.17% |
| Barangay 25 | 0.68% | 1,709 | 1,798 | -4.95% | -1.06% |
| Barangay 26 | 0.04% | 107 | 144 | -25.69% | -6.06% |
| Barangay 27 | 0.10% | 245 | 234 | 4.70% | 0.97% |
| Barangay 28 | 0.08% | 190 | 253 | -24.90% | -5.85% |
| Barangay 29 | 0.06% | 149 | 143 | 4.20% | 0.87% |
| Barangay 30 | 0.05% | 126 | 124 | 1.61% | 0.34% |
| Barangay 31 | 0.07% | 172 | 491 | -64.97% | -19.81% |
| Barangay 32 | 0.12% | 299 | 137 | 118.25% | 17.85% |
| Barangay 33 | 0.08% | 193 | 189 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Barangay 34 | 0.07% | 181 | 230 | -21.30% | -4.92% |
| Barangay 35 | 0.05% | 134 | 187 | -28.34% | -6.77% |
| Barangay 35-A | 0.13% | 337 | 600 | -43.83% | -11.43% |
| Barangay 36 | 0.22% | 564 | 1,300 | -56.62% | -16.12% |
| Barangay 36-A | 0.98% | 2,477 | 786 | 215.14% | 27.33% |
| Barangay 37 | 0.77% | 1,933 | 3,407 | -43.26% | -11.25% |
| Barangay 37-A | 0.49% | 1,241 | 1,225 | 1.31% | 0.27% |
| Barangay 38 | 0.13% | 328 | 284 | 15.49% | 3.08% |
| Barangay 39 | 1.20% | 3,027 | 2,957 | 2.37% | 0.49% |
| Barangay 40 | 0.07% | 166 | 237 | -29.96% | -7.22% |
| Barangay 41 | 0.03% | 80 | 201 | -60.20% | -17.63% |
| Barangay 42 | 0.30% | 750 | 848 | -11.56% | -2.55% |
| Barangay 42-A | 0.60% | 1,504 | 1,718 | -12.46% | -2.76% |
| Barangay 43 | 0.14% | 354 | 356 | -0.56% | -0.12% |
| Barangay 43-A | 0.33% | 836 | 1,019 | -17.96% | -4.08% |
| Barangay 43-B | 0.40% | 1,013 | 1,102 | -8.08% | -1.76% |
| Barangay 44 | 0.10% | 253 | 432 | -41.44% | -10.65% |
| Barangay 44-A | 0.07% | 180 | 189 | -4.76% | -1.02% |
| Barangay 45 | 0.10% | 251 | 351 | -28.49% | -6.81% |
| Barangay 46 | 0.12% | 302 | 464 | -34.91% | -8.64% |
| Barangay 47 | 0.14% | 354 | 653 | -45.79% | -12.09% |
| Barangay 48 | 0.13% | 318 | 424 | -25.00% | -5.88% |
| Barangay 48-A | 0.11% | 284 | 417 | -31.89% | -7.77% |
| Barangay 48-B | 0.07% | 182 | 556 | -67.27% | -20.95% |
| Barangay 49 | 0.40% | 1,019 | 1,927 | -47.12% | -12.55% |
| Barangay 5 | 0.13% | 318 | 331 | -3.93% | -0.84% |
| Barangay 50 | 0.11% | 286 | 257 | 11.28% | 2.28% |
| Barangay 50-A | 0.26% | 660 | 675 | -2.22% | -0.47% |
| Barangay 50-B | 0.28% | 711 | 829 | -14.23% | -3.18% |
| Barangay 51 | 0.14% | 359 | 534 | -32.77% | -8.02% |
| Barangay 51-A | 0.04% | 108 | 205 | -47.32% | -12.62% |
| Barangay 52 | 0.24% | 594 | 1,171 | -49.27% | -13.31% |
| Barangay 53 | 0.20% | 506 | 567 | -10.76% | -2.37% |
| Barangay 54 | 0.03% | 83 | 645 | -87.13% | -35.05% |
| Barangay 54-A | 0.14% | 354 | 751 | -52.86% | -14.64% |
| Barangay 56 | 0.47% | 1,191 | 1,222 | -2.54% | -0.54% |
| Barangay 56-A | 0.04% | 93 | 582 | -84.02% | -32.02% |
| Barangay 57 | 0.41% | 1,037 | 1,110 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| Barangay 58 | 0.22% | 558 | 886 | -37.02% | -9.27% |
| Barangay 59 | 1.36% | 3,437 | 3,398 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Barangay 59-A | 1.46% | 3,670 | 3,378 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Barangay 59-B | 0.27% | 675 | 738 | -8.54% | -1.86% |
| Barangay 5-A | 0.16% | 412 | 340 | 21.18% | 4.13% |
| Barangay 6 | 0.58% | 1,457 | 1,161 | 25.50% | 4.90% |
| Barangay 60 | 0.39% | 977 | 1,207 | -19.06% | -4.35% |
| Barangay 60-A | 0.16% | 403 | 923 | -56.34% | -16.01% |
| Barangay 61 | 0.10% | 249 | 973 | -74.41% | -24.94% |
| Barangay 62 | 0.68% | 1,725 | 1,546 | 11.58% | 2.33% |
| Barangay 62-A | 1.98% | 4,988 | 5,627 | -11.36% | -2.51% |
| Barangay 62-B | 1.38% | 3,487 | 4,266 | -18.26% | -4.16% |
| Barangay 63 | 0.81% | 2,044 | 2,645 | -22.72% | -5.28% |
| Barangay 64 | 0.85% | 2,135 | 2,252 | -5.20% | -1.12% |
| Barangay 65 | 0.26% | 653 | 1,278 | -48.90% | -13.18% |
| Barangay 66 | 0.15% | 389 | 1,415 | -72.51% | -23.80% |
| Barangay 66-A | 0.11% | 265 | 1,265 | -79.05% | -28.04% |
| Barangay 67 | 0.23% | 582 | 1,277 | -54.42% | -15.24% |
| Barangay 68 | 0.37% | 938 | 2,169 | -56.75% | -16.18% |
| Barangay 69 | 0.41% | 1,037 | 2,436 | -57.43% | -16.45% |
| Barangay 6-A | 0.60% | 1,507 | 1,453 | 3.72% | 0.77% |
| Barangay 7 | 0.08% | 205 | 265 | -22.64% | -5.26% |
| Barangay 70 | 0.09% | 221 | 992 | -77.72% | -27.10% |
| Barangay 71 | 1.89% | 4,765 | 5,487 | -13.16% | -2.93% |
| Barangay 72 | 0.25% | 621 | 670 | -7.31% | -1.59% |
| Barangay 73 | 0.17% | 417 | 316 | 31.96% | 6.01% |
| Barangay 74 | 3.13% | 7,875 | 8,518 | -7.55% | -1.64% |
| Barangay 75 | 0.20% | 501 | 805 | -37.76% | -9.50% |
| Barangay 76 | 0.42% | 1,069 | 849 | 25.91% | 4.97% |
| Barangay 77 | 1.44% | 3,619 | 3,498 | 3.46% | 0.72% |
| Barangay 78 | 0.88% | 2,219 | 2,269 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
| Barangay 79 | 0.79% | 1,985 | 1,793 | 10.71% | 2.16% |
| Barangay 8 | 0.11% | 266 | 252 | 5.56% | 1.14% |
| Barangay 80 | 0.53% | 1,342 | 1,332 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| Barangay 81 | 0.33% | 826 | 892 | -7.40% | -1.61% |
| Barangay 82 | 0.64% | 1,622 | 1,229 | 31.98% | 6.01% |
| Barangay 83 | 1.13% | 2,851 | 3,105 | -8.18% | -1.78% |
| Barangay 83-A | 0.54% | 1,359 | 1,492 | -8.91% | -1.95% |
| Barangay 83-B | 1.15% | 2,896 | 2,978 | -2.75% | -0.59% |
| Barangay 83-C | 1.56% | 3,919 | 3,904 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Barangay 84 | 2.63% | 6,622 | 6,847 | -3.29% | -0.70% |
| Barangay 85 | 0.47% | 1,190 | 1,512 | -21.30% | -4.92% |
| Barangay 86 | 0.43% | 1,089 | 1,210 | -10.00% | -2.19% |
| Barangay 87 | 1.27% | 3,198 | 3,366 | -4.99% | -1.07% |
| Barangay 88 | 1.43% | 3,604 | 5,880 | -38.71% | -9.79% |
| Barangay 89 | 1.46% | 3,675 | 4,528 | -18.84% | -4.30% |
| Barangay 8-A | 0.07% | 171 | 150 | 14.00% | 2.80% |
| Barangay 90 | 0.00% | 5 | 61 | -91.80% | -40.93% |
| Barangay 91 | 3.93% | 9,892 | 9,361 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Barangay 92 | 1.73% | 4,369 | 4,946 | -11.67% | -2.58% |
| Barangay 93 | 3.48% | 8,764 | 4,584 | 91.19% | 14.62% |
| Barangay 94 | 1.28% | 3,216 | 2,978 | 7.99% | 1.63% |
| Barangay 94-A | 0.70% | 1,761 | 1,560 | 12.88% | 2.58% |
| Barangay 95 | 2.08% | 5,241 | 6,623 | -20.87% | -4.81% |
| Barangay 95-A | 1.12% | 2,827 | 4,168 | -32.17% | -7.85% |
| Barangay 96 | 2.49% | 6,263 | 7,113 | -11.95% | -2.64% |
| Barangay 97 | 3.49% | 8,782 | 3,417 | 157.01% | 21.98% |
| Barangay 98 | 0.61% | 1,540 | 1,391 | 10.71% | 2.16% |
| Barangay 99 | 2.55% | 6,415 | 5,478 | 17.10% | 3.38% |
| El Reposo | 0.27% | 691 | 746 | -7.37% | -1.60% |
| Libertad | 0.24% | 600 | 1,056 | -43.18% | -11.22% |
| Nula-tula | 1.05% | 2,657 | 2,946 | -9.81% | -2.15% |
| Tacloban Total | 251,881 | 242,089 | 4.04% | 0.84% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Tacloban for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱923,154,750.98.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 617,815,601.65 | – |
| 2010 | 661,554,693.38 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 730,158,097.07 | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 758,715,625.41 | 3.91% |
| 2013 | 694,072,835.53 | -8.52% |
| 2014 | 691,108,122.20 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 814,202,295.06 | 17.81% |
| 2016 | 923,154,750.98 | 13.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Tacloban in the 2015 Census was 240,513 broken down into 50,547 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136,714 | 24,954 | 5.48 | |
| 166,229 | 30,851 | 5.39 | |
| 177,602 | 34,758 | 5.11 | |
| 216,414 | 42,522 | 5.09 | |
| 219,314 | 45,478 | 4.82 | |
| 240,513 | 50,547 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tacloban is 15 to 19, with 28,507 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,604 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5,678 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 20,747 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 24,713 | 10.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 24,517 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 28,507 | 11.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 25,677 | 10.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 20,350 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 17,469 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 14,890 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 12,944 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 11,731 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 10,281 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 8,316 | 3.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,106 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,232 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,627 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,700 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 1,604 | 0.66% |
| Total | 242,089 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tacloban grew from 11,948 in 1903 to 251,881 in 2020, an increase of 239,933 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 9,792 people, from the previous population of 242,089 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,948 | – | |
| 15,787 | 1.78% | |
| 31,233 | 3.47% | |
| 45,421 | 3.92% | |
| 53,551 | 1.46% | |
| 76,531 | 3.55% | |
| 80,707 | 1.07% | |
| 102,523 | 4.90% | |
| 136,891 | 2.93% | |
| 167,310 | 3.83% | |
| 178,639 | 1.41% | |
| 218,144 | 2.79% | |
| 221,174 | 0.50% | |
| 242,089 | 1.74% | |
| 251,881 | 0.84% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Tacloban for the year 2019 was 139,423, broken down into 68,259 males and 71,164 females.
Location
The city center of Tacloban is situated at approximately 11° 15' North, 125° 0' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.6 meters or 47.9 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 Tacloban are Ormoc, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Baybay, Leyte, Calbayog, Samar, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Basey, Samar, Palo, Leyte, Santa Fe, Leyte, Tanauan, Leyte, Pastrana, Leyte, and Alangalang, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 572.51 kilometers (355.74 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Basey, Samar, 8.12 kilometers (5.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Palo, Leyte, 9.43 kilometers (5.86 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Santa Fe, Leyte, 11.68 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S56°W)
- Tanauan, Leyte, 14.99 kilometers (9.32 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Pastrana, Leyte, 17.56 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Alangalang, Leyte, 17.84 kilometers (11.08 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 50.84 kilometers (31.59 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 60.25 kilometers (37.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 61.96 kilometers (38.50 miles) to the Northeast (N49°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 66.66 kilometers (41.42 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 101.41 kilometers (63.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Bogo, Cebu, 111.34 kilometers (69.18 miles) to the West (S79°W)
Distance from Manila: 572.51 kilometers (355.74 miles) to the Northwest (N49°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.