Esperanza, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Barangay count | 47 |
| Postal code | 8513 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 1,355.48 km2 (523.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 59,353 |
| Density (2020) | 44 / km2 (113 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 41' North, 125° 39' East (8.6760, 125.6454) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.1 meters (56.2 feet) |
Esperanza is a municipality in the landlocked province of Agusan del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 1,355.48 square kilometers or 523.35 square miles which constitutes 13.57% of Agusan del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 59,353. This represented 8.03% of the total population of Agusan del Sur province, or 2.12% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 44 inhabitants per square kilometer or 113 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Esperanza has 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agsabu | 1.57% | 931 | 812 | 14.66% | 2.92% |
| Aguinaldo | 1.23% | 729 | 540 | 35.00% | 6.52% |
| Anolingan | 2.44% | 1,449 | 1,649 | -12.13% | -2.68% |
| Bakingking | 0.71% | 424 | 496 | -14.52% | -3.25% |
| Balubo | 1.54% | 913 | 816 | 11.89% | 2.39% |
| Bentahon | 1.82% | 1,078 | 1,084 | -0.55% | -0.12% |
| Bunaguit | 3.10% | 1,839 | 1,192 | 54.28% | 9.56% |
| Catmonon | 3.27% | 1,938 | 1,733 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Cebulan | 1.16% | 690 | 432 | 59.72% | 10.36% |
| Concordia | 1.37% | 811 | 935 | -13.26% | -2.95% |
| Crossing Luna | 2.43% | 1,441 | 1,381 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Cubo | 1.38% | 817 | 877 | -6.84% | -1.48% |
| Dakutan | 5.82% | 3,453 | 3,391 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Duangan | 2.79% | 1,658 | 1,610 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Guadalupe | 6.93% | 4,111 | 4,046 | 1.61% | 0.34% |
| Guibonon | 0.55% | 329 | 502 | -34.46% | -8.51% |
| Hawilian | 4.63% | 2,747 | 2,358 | 16.50% | 3.27% |
| Kalabuan | 0.55% | 326 | 283 | 15.19% | 3.02% |
| Kinamaybay | 1.49% | 885 | 683 | 29.58% | 5.60% |
| Labao | 1.65% | 980 | 930 | 5.38% | 1.11% |
| Langag | 1.90% | 1,125 | 1,197 | -6.02% | -1.30% |
| Maasin | 1.85% | 1,099 | 1,091 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Mac-Arthur | 0.37% | 222 | 200 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| Mahagcot | 1.60% | 951 | 841 | 13.08% | 2.62% |
| Maliwanag | 0.44% | 262 | 296 | -11.49% | -2.54% |
| Milagros | 2.54% | 1,508 | 1,172 | 28.67% | 5.45% |
| Nato | 3.44% | 2,039 | 1,732 | 17.73% | 3.49% |
| New Gingoog | 0.85% | 503 | 495 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Odiong | 1.01% | 598 | 622 | -3.86% | -0.82% |
| Oro | 3.68% | 2,183 | 1,922 | 13.58% | 2.72% |
| Piglawigan | 3.46% | 2,055 | 1,882 | 9.19% | 1.87% |
| Poblacion | 8.79% | 5,219 | 4,778 | 9.23% | 1.88% |
| Remedios | 2.71% | 1,611 | 1,447 | 11.33% | 2.29% |
| Salug | 2.41% | 1,433 | 1,238 | 15.75% | 3.13% |
| San Isidro | 0.67% | 396 | 385 | 2.86% | 0.59% |
| San Jose | 0.33% | 197 | 150 | 31.33% | 5.90% |
| San Toribio | 3.54% | 2,103 | 2,424 | -13.24% | -2.95% |
| San Vicente | 0.65% | 388 | 765 | -49.28% | -13.32% |
| Santa Fe | 3.80% | 2,254 | 1,990 | 13.27% | 2.66% |
| Segunda | 0.58% | 342 | 293 | 16.72% | 3.31% |
| Sinakungan | 0.75% | 443 | 464 | -4.53% | -0.97% |
| Tagabase | 1.49% | 883 | 827 | 6.77% | 1.39% |
| Taganahaw | 0.68% | 402 | 382 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Tagbalili | 1.77% | 1,051 | 546 | 92.49% | 14.78% |
| Tahina | 2.07% | 1,226 | 769 | 59.43% | 10.32% |
| Tandang Sora | 1.44% | 854 | 768 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Valentina | 0.77% | 457 | 375 | 21.87% | 4.25% |
| Esperanza Total | 59,353 | 54,801 | 8.31% | 1.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Esperanza for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱279,583,540.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 167,227,368.66 | – |
| 2010 | 179,714,722.59 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 194,675,404.82 | 8.32% |
| 2012 | 192,976,051.01 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 190,277,807.36 | -1.40% |
| 2014 | 220,839,585.43 | 16.06% |
| 2015 | 252,756,116.40 | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 279,583,540.42 | 10.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Esperanza in the 2015 Census was 54,668 broken down into 11,654 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36,135 | 6,075 | 5.95 | |
| 42,055 | 7,541 | 5.58 | |
| 44,116 | 8,139 | 5.42 | |
| 47,648 | 9,183 | 5.19 | |
| 51,771 | 10,160 | 5.10 | |
| 54,668 | 11,654 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Esperanza is 5 to 9, with 7,557 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 326 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,471 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,345 | 11.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,557 | 13.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,877 | 12.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,278 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,704 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,339 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,265 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,809 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,651 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,452 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,164 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,668 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,172 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 809 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 530 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 384 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 326 | 0.59% |
| Total | 54,801 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Esperanza grew from 2,894 in 1918 to 59,353 in 2020, an increase of 56,459 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.69%, or an increase of 4,552 people, from the previous population of 54,801 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,894 | – | |
| 9,247 | 5.98% | |
| 8,488 | -0.87% | |
| 31,825 | 12.32% | |
| 21,051 | -3.96% | |
| 23,377 | 2.13% | |
| 25,257 | 1.56% | |
| 36,139 | 3.65% | |
| 42,118 | 2.91% | |
| 44,151 | 1.02% | |
| 47,659 | 1.06% | |
| 51,897 | 3.15% | |
| 54,801 | 1.04% | |
| 59,353 | 1.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Esperanza for the year 2019 was 31,208, broken down into 16,174 males and 15,034 females.
Location
The municipal center of Esperanza is situated at approximately 8° 41' North, 125° 39' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.1 meters or 56.2 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 Esperanza are Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, and Malaybalay, Bukidnon. The nearest municipalities are Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, and Magallanes, Agusan del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 828.64 kilometers (514.90 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, 8.16 kilometers (5.07 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, 16.99 kilometers (10.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- San Luis, Agusan del Sur, 22.25 kilometers (13.82 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, 29.56 kilometers (18.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, 30.71 kilometers (19.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, 40.56 kilometers (25.20 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
Nearest cities
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 12.07 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Butuan, 33.25 kilometers (20.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 50.90 kilometers (31.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 61.85 kilometers (38.43 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 75.39 kilometers (46.85 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 80.83 kilometers (50.22 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
Distance from Manila: 828.64 kilometers (514.90 miles) to the Northwest (N37°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.