Biliran, Province of Biliran
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Visayas |
Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
Province | Biliran |
Barangay count | 11 |
Postal code | 6549 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
Area (2013) | 70.30 km2 (27.14 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 17,662 |
Density (2020) | 251 / km2 (651 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 11° 28' North, 124° 29' East (11.4666, 124.4752) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Biliran is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran.
The municipality has a land area of 70.30 square kilometers or 27.14 square miles which constitutes 13.12% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,662. This represented 9.85% of the total population of Biliran province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 251 inhabitants per square kilometer or 651 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Biliran has 11 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) |
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Bato | 11.10% | 1,961 | 1,705 | 15.01% | 2.99% |
Burabod | 12.58% | 2,222 | 1,963 | 13.19% | 2.64% |
Busali | 8.52% | 1,505 | 1,450 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
Canila | 4.88% | 862 | 875 | -1.49% | -0.31% |
Hugpa | 5.48% | 967 | 913 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
Julita | 10.28% | 1,815 | 1,860 | -2.42% | -0.51% |
Pinangumhan | 4.87% | 860 | 852 | 0.94% | 0.20% |
San Isidro | 16.37% | 2,891 | 2,926 | -1.20% | -0.25% |
San Roque | 13.80% | 2,438 | 2,396 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
Sanggalang | 6.29% | 1,111 | 1,136 | -2.20% | -0.47% |
Villa Enage | 5.83% | 1,030 | 806 | 27.79% | 5.30% |
Biliran Total | 17,662 | 16,882 | 4.62% | 0.96% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Biliran for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱58,338,859.41.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 32,787,605.18 | – |
2010 | 32,787,605.18 | 0.00% |
2011 | 37,510,266.40 | 14.40% |
2012 | 36,777,298.38 | -1.95% |
2013 | 41,439,649.91 | 12.68% |
2014 | 46,974,334.79 | 13.36% |
2015 | 52,818,281.80 | 12.44% |
2016 | 58,338,859.41 | 10.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Biliran in the 2015 Census was 16,835 broken down into 3,866 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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11,529 | 2,163 | 5.33 | |
13,771 | 2,451 | 5.62 | |
13,814 | 2,619 | 5.27 | |
14,897 | 3,147 | 4.73 | |
16,073 | 3,425 | 4.69 | |
16,835 | 3,866 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Biliran is 5 to 9, with 1,913 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 181 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 384 | 2.27% |
1 to 4 | 1,674 | 9.92% |
5 to 9 | 1,913 | 11.33% |
10 to 14 | 1,901 | 11.26% |
15 to 19 | 1,773 | 10.50% |
20 to 24 | 1,439 | 8.52% |
25 to 29 | 1,108 | 6.56% |
30 to 34 | 1,041 | 6.17% |
35 to 39 | 969 | 5.74% |
40 to 44 | 867 | 5.14% |
45 to 49 | 807 | 4.78% |
50 to 54 | 757 | 4.48% |
55 to 59 | 660 | 3.91% |
60 to 64 | 485 | 2.87% |
65 to 69 | 426 | 2.52% |
70 to 74 | 274 | 1.62% |
75 to 79 | 223 | 1.32% |
80 and over | 181 | 1.07% |
Total | 16,882 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Biliran grew from 2,362 in 1903 to 17,662 in 2020, an increase of 15,300 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 780 people, from the previous population of 16,882 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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2,362 | – | |
5,373 | 5.33% | |
9,218 | 2.74% | |
11,469 | 2.27% | |
8,138 | -2.97% | |
8,841 | 0.81% | |
9,801 | 2.09% | |
10,989 | 2.31% | |
11,531 | 0.48% | |
13,775 | 3.39% | |
13,817 | 0.07% | |
14,947 | 1.09% | |
16,183 | 2.93% | |
16,882 | 0.81% | |
17,662 | 0.96% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Biliran for the year 2019 was 12,914, broken down into 6,431 males and 6,483 females.
Location
The municipal center of Biliran is situated at approximately 11° 28' North, 124° 29' East, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 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 Biliran are Ormoc, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Bogo, Cebu, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Calubian, Leyte, Leyte, Leyte, Cabucgayan, Biliran, Naval, Biliran, San Isidro, Leyte, and Caibiran, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 512.98 kilometers (318.75 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Calubian, Leyte, 5.64 kilometers (3.50 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S66°W)
- Leyte, Leyte, 10.75 kilometers (6.68 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Cabucgayan, Biliran, 10.90 kilometers (6.77 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Naval, Biliran, 13.63 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- San Isidro, Leyte, 15.02 kilometers (9.33 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Caibiran, Biliran, 16.14 kilometers (10.03 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 53.13 kilometers (33.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 56.06 kilometers (34.83 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Tacloban, 62.81 kilometers (39.03 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 67.67 kilometers (42.05 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 68.95 kilometers (42.84 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 94.15 kilometers (58.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
Distance from Manila: 512.98 kilometers (318.75 miles) to the Northwest (N47°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.