Borongan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 61 |
| Postal code | 6800 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 475.00 km2 (183.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 71,961 |
| Density (2020) | 151 / km2 (392 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 37' North, 125° 26' East (11.6115, 125.4331) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Borongan is a coastal component city in the province of Eastern Samar. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 475.00 square kilometers or 183.40 square miles which constitutes 10.29% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 71,961. This represented 15.08% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 1.58% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 151 inhabitants per square kilometer or 392 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Borongan has 61 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alang-alang | 2.53% | 1,822 | 2,062 | -11.64% | -2.57% |
| Amantacop | 0.83% | 598 | 532 | 12.41% | 2.49% |
| Ando | 1.22% | 878 | 945 | -7.09% | -1.54% |
| Balacdas | 0.69% | 500 | 470 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| Balud | 5.65% | 4,068 | 3,682 | 10.48% | 2.12% |
| Banuyo | 0.76% | 548 | 565 | -3.01% | -0.64% |
| Baras | 0.59% | 422 | 485 | -12.99% | -2.89% |
| Bato | 5.39% | 3,878 | 3,471 | 11.73% | 2.36% |
| Bayobay | 0.84% | 602 | 570 | 5.61% | 1.16% |
| Benowangan | 1.22% | 881 | 986 | -10.65% | -2.34% |
| Bugas | 3.02% | 2,172 | 2,011 | 8.01% | 1.63% |
| Cabalagnan | 0.36% | 258 | 259 | -0.39% | -0.08% |
| Cabong | 2.49% | 1,789 | 1,636 | 9.35% | 1.90% |
| Cagbonga | 0.73% | 527 | 470 | 12.13% | 2.44% |
| Calico-an | 0.59% | 422 | 405 | 4.20% | 0.87% |
| Calingatngan | 2.09% | 1,507 | 1,325 | 13.74% | 2.75% |
| Camada | 0.54% | 387 | 385 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Campesao | 6.43% | 4,628 | 3,887 | 19.06% | 3.74% |
| Can-abong | 2.95% | 2,122 | 1,880 | 12.87% | 2.58% |
| Can-aga | 0.24% | 172 | 200 | -14.00% | -3.12% |
| Canjaway | 0.84% | 606 | 584 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Canlaray | 0.53% | 379 | 332 | 14.16% | 2.83% |
| Canyopay | 0.37% | 265 | 259 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Divinubo | 1.14% | 817 | 730 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Hebacong | 0.39% | 280 | 262 | 6.87% | 1.41% |
| Hindang | 1.23% | 885 | 868 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Lalawigan | 3.13% | 2,254 | 2,127 | 5.97% | 1.23% |
| Libuton | 1.43% | 1,026 | 908 | 13.00% | 2.61% |
| Locso-on | 2.03% | 1,462 | 1,252 | 16.77% | 3.32% |
| Maybacong | 0.75% | 538 | 473 | 13.74% | 2.75% |
| Maypangdan | 3.73% | 2,687 | 2,798 | -3.97% | -0.85% |
| Pepelitan | 1.31% | 943 | 950 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Pinanag-an | 1.40% | 1,009 | 1,221 | -17.36% | -3.93% |
| Punta Maria | 0.84% | 602 | 590 | 2.03% | 0.42% |
| Purok A | 0.50% | 358 | 1,169 | -69.38% | -22.05% |
| Purok B | 2.15% | 1,546 | 1,667 | -7.26% | -1.57% |
| Purok C | 1.21% | 869 | 1,179 | -26.29% | -6.22% |
| Purok D1 | 0.89% | 642 | 753 | -14.74% | -3.30% |
| Purok D2 | 0.35% | 249 | 228 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Purok E | 0.51% | 368 | 416 | -11.54% | -2.55% |
| Purok F | 0.36% | 256 | 319 | -19.75% | -4.53% |
| Purok G | 0.47% | 338 | 365 | -7.40% | -1.60% |
| Purok H | 1.19% | 857 | 966 | -11.28% | -2.49% |
| Sabang North | 1.59% | 1,144 | 1,029 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Sabang South | 2.84% | 2,044 | 1,852 | 10.37% | 2.10% |
| San Andres | 0.54% | 386 | 545 | -29.17% | -7.00% |
| San Gabriel | 1.60% | 1,153 | 1,154 | -0.09% | -0.02% |
| San Gregorio | 0.53% | 378 | 373 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| San Jose | 1.31% | 942 | 901 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
| San Mateo | 2.03% | 1,462 | 1,571 | -6.94% | -1.50% |
| San Pablo | 0.42% | 305 | 284 | 7.39% | 1.51% |
| San Saturnino | 2.38% | 1,712 | 1,610 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Santa Fe | 1.70% | 1,221 | 1,156 | 5.62% | 1.16% |
| Siha | 1.61% | 1,158 | 1,163 | -0.43% | -0.09% |
| Sohutan | 0.47% | 340 | 274 | 24.09% | 4.65% |
| Songco | 6.63% | 4,773 | 3,371 | 41.59% | 7.59% |
| Suribao | 1.76% | 1,270 | 1,179 | 7.72% | 1.58% |
| Surok | 1.10% | 791 | 763 | 3.67% | 0.76% |
| Taboc | 3.08% | 2,219 | 2,291 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Tabunan | 3.21% | 2,309 | 2,261 | 2.12% | 0.44% |
| Tamoso | 1.30% | 937 | 878 | 6.72% | 1.38% |
| Borongan Total | 71,961 | 69,297 | 3.84% | 0.80% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Borongan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱588,694,481.19.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 206,405,916.43 | – |
| 2010 | 119,374,513.06 | -42.17% |
| 2011 | 128,789,256.33 | 7.89% |
| 2012 | 388,215,591.02 | 201.43% |
| 2013 | 414,663,704.21 | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 464,311,848.85 | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 534,076,613.33 | 15.03% |
| 2016 | 588,694,481.19 | 10.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Borongan in the 2015 Census was 68,464 broken down into 15,120 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43,989 | 8,140 | 5.40 | |
| 48,294 | 9,553 | 5.06 | |
| 54,823 | 10,699 | 5.12 | |
| 58,925 | 12,555 | 4.69 | |
| 64,127 | 13,511 | 4.75 | |
| 68,464 | 15,120 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Borongan is 15 to 19, with 8,077 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 814 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,413 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,729 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,236 | 10.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,787 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,077 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,368 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,074 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,340 | 6.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,051 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,811 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,535 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,006 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,528 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,919 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,523 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,189 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 814 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 897 | 1.29% |
| Total | 69,297 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Borongan grew from 13,667 in 1903 to 71,961 in 2020, an increase of 58,294 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 2,664 people, from the previous population of 69,297 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13,667 | – | |
| 17,629 | 1.62% | |
| 21,340 | 0.96% | |
| 25,638 | 1.90% | |
| 24,228 | -0.50% | |
| 34,368 | 3.48% | |
| 33,129 | -0.73% | |
| 39,741 | 3.71% | |
| 44,085 | 1.04% | |
| 48,638 | 1.86% | |
| 55,141 | 2.73% | |
| 59,354 | 1.02% | |
| 64,457 | 3.05% | |
| 69,297 | 1.39% | |
| 71,961 | 0.80% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Borongan for the year 2019 was 47,260, broken down into 24,039 males and 23,221 females.
Location
The city center of Borongan is situated at approximately 11° 37' North, 125° 26' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 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 Borongan are Tacloban, Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Maydolong, Eastern Samar, San Julian, Eastern Samar, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Sulat, Eastern Samar, Llorente, Eastern Samar, and Taft, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 584.60 kilometers (363.25 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Maydolong, Eastern Samar, 14.34 kilometers (8.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- San Julian, Eastern Samar, 15.96 kilometers (9.91 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, 17.52 kilometers (10.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Sulat, Eastern Samar, 22.30 kilometers (13.86 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Llorente, Eastern Samar, 25.33 kilometers (15.74 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Taft, Eastern Samar, 32.51 kilometers (20.20 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 61.96 kilometers (38.50 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 62.66 kilometers (38.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 104.34 kilometers (64.83 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 112.40 kilometers (69.84 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 124.50 kilometers (77.36 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Bogo, Cebu, 167.84 kilometers (104.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
Distance from Manila: 584.60 kilometers (363.25 miles) to the Northwest (N55°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.