Arteche, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6822 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 138.81 km2 (53.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 16,360 |
| Density (2020) | 118 / km2 (305 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 16' North, 125° 22' East (12.2693, 125.3712) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.8 feet) |
Arteche is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 138.81 square kilometers or 53.59 square miles which constitutes 3.01% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,360. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 118 inhabitants per square kilometer or 305 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Arteche has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguinaldo | 1.49% | 244 | 173 | 41.04% | 7.51% |
| Balud | 9.55% | 1,563 | 1,363 | 14.67% | 2.92% |
| Bato | 1.50% | 245 | 233 | 5.15% | 1.06% |
| Beri | 4.19% | 686 | 709 | -3.24% | -0.69% |
| Bigo | 2.37% | 388 | 335 | 15.82% | 3.14% |
| Buenavista | 2.78% | 455 | 463 | -1.73% | -0.37% |
| Cagsalay | 2.63% | 431 | 372 | 15.86% | 3.15% |
| Campacion | 1.49% | 243 | 217 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Carapdapan | 11.60% | 1,898 | 1,928 | -1.56% | -0.33% |
| Casidman | 1.60% | 261 | 223 | 17.04% | 3.37% |
| Catumsan | 8.10% | 1,325 | 1,262 | 4.99% | 1.03% |
| Central | 2.30% | 377 | 415 | -9.16% | -2.00% |
| Concepcion | 9.43% | 1,543 | 1,696 | -9.02% | -1.97% |
| Garden | 13.88% | 2,270 | 2,412 | -5.89% | -1.27% |
| Inayawan | 1.07% | 175 | 218 | -19.72% | -4.52% |
| Macarthur | 2.85% | 467 | 419 | 11.46% | 2.31% |
| Rawis | 9.36% | 1,532 | 1,391 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Tangbo | 8.83% | 1,444 | 1,393 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| Tawagan | 3.94% | 645 | 658 | -1.98% | -0.42% |
| Tebalawon | 1.03% | 168 | 146 | 15.07% | 3.00% |
| Arteche Total | 16,360 | 16,026 | 2.08% | 0.44% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Arteche for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱66,772,516.52.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,736,961.84 | – |
| 2010 | 40,044,052.89 | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 43,157,812.11 | 7.78% |
| 2012 | 41,704,698.98 | -3.37% |
| 2013 | 46,959,839.19 | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 53,075,307.16 | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 60,471,585.57 | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 66,772,516.52 | 10.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Arteche in the 2015 Census was 16,006 broken down into 3,505 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,242 | 2,120 | 5.30 | |
| 12,534 | 2,370 | 5.29 | |
| 13,023 | 2,561 | 5.09 | |
| 14,345 | 2,974 | 4.82 | |
| 15,153 | 3,198 | 4.74 | |
| 16,006 | 3,505 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Arteche is 10 to 14, with 2,109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 159 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 307 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,494 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,893 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,109 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,838 | 11.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,309 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,095 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,000 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 932 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 859 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 742 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 604 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 513 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 392 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 347 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 254 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 179 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 159 | 0.99% |
| Total | 16,026 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Arteche grew from 8,647 in 1960 to 16,360 in 2020, an increase of 7,713 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.44%, or an increase of 334 people, from the previous population of 16,026 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,647 | – | |
| 9,330 | 0.75% | |
| 10,246 | 1.90% | |
| 11,686 | 2.66% | |
| 11,245 | -0.38% | |
| 12,538 | 2.06% | |
| 13,024 | 0.82% | |
| 14,354 | 1.35% | |
| 15,164 | 2.02% | |
| 16,026 | 1.06% | |
| 16,360 | 0.44% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Arteche for the year 2019 was 12,899, broken down into 6,834 males and 6,065 females.
Location
The municipal center of Arteche is situated at approximately 12° 16' North, 125° 22' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.8 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 Arteche are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Lapinig, Northern Samar, Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Gamay, Northern Samar, Oras, Eastern Samar, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, and Maslog, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 540.43 kilometers (335.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lapinig, Northern Samar, 9.33 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Jipapad, Eastern Samar, 14.91 kilometers (9.26 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Gamay, Northern Samar, 15.11 kilometers (9.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Oras, Eastern Samar, 16.09 kilometers (10.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, 17.96 kilometers (11.16 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 18.29 kilometers (11.36 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 73.08 kilometers (45.41 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 76.25 kilometers (47.38 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 87.44 kilometers (54.33 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Tacloban, 120.25 kilometers (74.72 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 162.83 kilometers (101.18 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 167.47 kilometers (104.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Distance from Manila: 540.43 kilometers (335.81 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°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.