Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2007) | 97.51 km2 (37.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 13,308 |
| Density (2015) | 136 / km2 (353 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 7' North, 125° 27' East (11.1210, 125.4489) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.9 feet) |
Giporlos is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 97.51 square kilometers or 37.65 square miles which constitutes 2.09% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 13,308. This represented 2.85% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 136 inhabitants per square kilometer or 353 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Giporlos has 18 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 1 | 11.05% | 1,470 | 1,322 | 11.20% | 2.04% |
| Barangay 2 | 3.64% | 485 | 511 | -5.09% | -0.99% |
| Barangay 3 | 2.45% | 326 | 345 | -5.51% | -1.07% |
| Barangay 4 | 2.89% | 385 | 339 | 13.57% | 2.45% |
| Barangay 5 | 11.46% | 1,525 | 1,256 | 21.42% | 3.76% |
| Barangay 6 | 3.92% | 522 | 556 | -6.12% | -1.19% |
| Barangay 7 | 10.72% | 1,427 | 1,188 | 20.12% | 3.55% |
| Barangay 8 | 4.99% | 664 | 674 | -1.48% | -0.28% |
| Biga | 5.49% | 730 | 712 | 2.53% | 0.48% |
| Coticot | 9.62% | 1,280 | 978 | 30.88% | 5.26% |
| Gigoso | 5.97% | 794 | 792 | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Huknan | 3.58% | 476 | 348 | 36.78% | 6.15% |
| Parina | 5.76% | 767 | 645 | 18.91% | 3.35% |
| Paya | 5.72% | 761 | 669 | 13.75% | 2.48% |
| President Roxas | 2.79% | 371 | 321 | 15.58% | 2.79% |
| San Isidro | 6.94% | 923 | 1,001 | -7.79% | -1.53% |
| San Miguel | 1.35% | 179 | 185 | -3.24% | -0.63% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.68% | 223 | 198 | 12.63% | 2.29% |
| Giporlos Total | 13,308 | 12,040 | 10.53% | 1.92% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Giporlos for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱53,932,696.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30,805,684.97 | – |
| 2010 | 33,005,878.74 | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 35,497,892.10 | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 34,677,271.72 | -2.31% |
| 2013 | 37,887,253.32 | 9.26% |
| 2014 | 43,119,669.22 | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 49,289,933.95 | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 53,932,696.37 | 9.42% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Giporlos is 10 to 14, with 1,553 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 186 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 366 |
| 1 to 4 | 1,240 |
| 5 to 9 | 1,550 |
| 10 to 14 | 1,553 |
| 15 to 19 | 1,437 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,197 |
| 25 to 29 | 933 |
| 30 to 34 | 701 |
| 35 to 39 | 679 |
| 40 to 44 | 654 |
| 45 to 49 | 653 |
| 50 to 54 | 572 |
| 55 to 59 | 456 |
| 60 to 64 | 349 |
| 65 to 69 | 335 |
| 70 to 74 | 259 |
| 75 to 79 | 188 |
| 80 and over | 186 |
| Total | 13,308 |
Historical population
The population of Giporlos grew from 10,043 in 1960 to 13,308 in 2015, an increase of 3,265 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.92%, or an increase of 1,268 people, from the previous population of 12,040 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,043 | – | |
| 8,773 | -1.31% | |
| 10,015 | 2.69% | |
| 10,128 | 0.22% | |
| 11,001 | 0.83% | |
| 10,050 | -1.68% | |
| 10,218 | 0.36% | |
| 11,286 | 1.38% | |
| 12,040 | 2.38% | |
| 13,308 | 1.92% |
Location
The municipal center of Giporlos is situated at approximately 11° 7' North, 125° 27' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.9 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 Giporlos are Tacloban, Borongan, Baybay, Ormoc, Catbalogan, and Maasin. The nearest municipalities are Balangiga, Quinapondan, Lawaan, General MacArthur, Salcedo, and Marabut. Its distance from the national capital is 618.52 kilometers (384.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balangiga, Eastern Samar, 6.88 kilometers (4.28 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 8.84 kilometers (5.49 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Lawaan, Eastern Samar, 16.31 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 16.90 kilometers (10.50 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 23.55 kilometers (14.63 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Marabut, Samar, 25.87 kilometers (16.07 miles) to the West (S87°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 50.00 kilometers (31.07 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 54.29 kilometers (33.73 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 86.55 kilometers (53.78 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 92.84 kilometers (57.69 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 95.15 kilometers (59.12 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 127.61 kilometers (79.29 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
Distance from Manila: 618.52 kilometers (384.33 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 13,308, ranked 1,444 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 37.65 square kilometers, ranked 1,037 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 136 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,189 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.92%, ranked 1,234 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.