Culaba, Province of Biliran
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 6547 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Area (2013) | 73.42 km2 (28.35 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,972 |
| Density (2020) | 177 / km2 (458 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 39' North, 124° 32' East (11.6555, 124.5406) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Culaba is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran.
The municipality has a land area of 73.42 square kilometers or 28.35 square miles which constitutes 13.70% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,972. This represented 7.23% of the total population of Biliran province, or 0.29% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 177 inhabitants per square kilometer or 458 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Culaba has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acaban | 4.26% | 552 | 615 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
| Bacolod | 2.66% | 345 | 331 | 4.23% | 0.88% |
| Binongtoan | 6.88% | 893 | 827 | 7.98% | 1.63% |
| Bool Central | 3.52% | 456 | 494 | -7.69% | -1.67% |
| Bool East | 7.79% | 1,011 | 1,012 | -0.10% | -0.02% |
| Bool West | 6.10% | 791 | 745 | 6.17% | 1.27% |
| Calipayan | 5.27% | 684 | 569 | 20.21% | 3.95% |
| Culaba Central | 3.20% | 415 | 625 | -33.60% | -8.26% |
| Guindapunan | 9.02% | 1,170 | 440 | 165.91% | 22.86% |
| Habuhab | 2.06% | 267 | 329 | -18.84% | -4.30% |
| Looc | 6.91% | 896 | 862 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| Marvel | 12.46% | 1,616 | 1,720 | -6.05% | -1.30% |
| Patag | 4.09% | 531 | 496 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Pinamihagan | 6.30% | 817 | 828 | -1.33% | -0.28% |
| Salvacion | 2.59% | 336 | 321 | 4.67% | 0.97% |
| San Roque | 2.74% | 356 | 509 | -30.06% | -7.25% |
| Virginia | 14.15% | 1,836 | 1,602 | 14.61% | 2.91% |
| Culaba Total | 12,972 | 12,325 | 5.25% | 1.08% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Culaba for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱52,687,993.64.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29,028,704.63 | – |
| 2010 | 31,291,537.95 | 7.80% |
| 2011 | 33,817,803.78 | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 32,901,677.91 | -2.71% |
| 2013 | 38,657,363.89 | 17.49% |
| 2014 | 42,590,812.47 | 10.18% |
| 2015 | 48,426,376.58 | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 52,687,993.64 | 8.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Culaba in the 2015 Census was 12,291 broken down into 2,727 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,821 | 1,786 | 5.50 | |
| 12,703 | 2,119 | 5.99 | |
| 11,506 | 2,193 | 5.25 | |
| 10,956 | 2,344 | 4.67 | |
| 12,252 | 2,517 | 4.87 | |
| 12,291 | 2,727 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Culaba is 5 to 9, with 1,505 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 135 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 228 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,203 | 9.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,505 | 12.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,474 | 11.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,328 | 10.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 911 | 7.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 765 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 730 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 681 | 5.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 632 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 654 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 562 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 463 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 373 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 294 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 228 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 159 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 135 | 1.10% |
| Total | 12,325 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Culaba grew from 2,112 in 1903 to 12,972 in 2020, an increase of 10,860 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.08%, or an increase of 647 people, from the previous population of 12,325 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,866 | – | |
| 8,930 | 0.07% | |
| 10,133 | 2.57% | |
| 9,924 | -0.42% | |
| 9,822 | -0.10% | |
| 12,703 | 4.94% | |
| 11,506 | -2.10% | |
| 10,962 | -0.67% | |
| 12,252 | 4.13% | |
| 12,325 | 0.11% | |
| 12,972 | 1.08% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Culaba for the year 2019 was 10,423, broken down into 5,292 males and 5,131 females.
Location
The municipal center of Culaba is situated at approximately 11° 39' North, 124° 32' East, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 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 Culaba are Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, and Borongan, Eastern Samar. The nearest municipalities are Caibiran, Biliran, Almeria, Biliran, Naval, Biliran, Kawayan, Biliran, Cabucgayan, Biliran, and Biliran, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 504.28 kilometers (313.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Caibiran, Biliran, 10.56 kilometers (6.56 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Almeria, Biliran, 17.56 kilometers (10.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Naval, Biliran, 18.51 kilometers (11.50 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Kawayan, Biliran, 19.98 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Cabucgayan, Biliran, 20.58 kilometers (12.79 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Biliran, Biliran, 22.01 kilometers (13.68 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 39.80 kilometers (24.73 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 45.92 kilometers (28.53 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Tacloban, 68.25 kilometers (42.41 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 72.41 kilometers (45.00 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 88.70 kilometers (55.12 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 97.66 kilometers (60.69 miles) to the East (S87°E)
Distance from Manila: 504.28 kilometers (313.35 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.