Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 60 |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Homonhon, Manicani, Calicoan, Samar |
| Area (2013) | 175.49 km2 (67.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 53,361 |
| Density (2020) | 304 / km2 (788 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 2' North, 125° 43' East (11.0323, 125.7245) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.2 meters (13.7 feet) |
Guiuan is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 175.49 square kilometers or 67.76 square miles which constitutes 3.80% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 53,361. This represented 11.18% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 1.17% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 304 inhabitants per square kilometer or 788 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Guiuan has 60 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alingarog | 0.73% | 389 | 392 | -0.77% | -0.16% |
| Bagua | 0.99% | 528 | 478 | 10.46% | 2.12% |
| Banaag | 0.87% | 462 | 452 | 2.21% | 0.46% |
| Banahao | 0.92% | 493 | 517 | -4.64% | -1.00% |
| Baras | 3.10% | 1,652 | 1,591 | 3.83% | 0.80% |
| Barbo | 1.55% | 826 | 835 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Bitaugan | 0.83% | 445 | 412 | 8.01% | 1.64% |
| Bucao | 0.46% | 244 | 250 | -2.40% | -0.51% |
| Buenavista | 1.35% | 721 | 695 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Bungtod | 1.95% | 1,041 | 1,072 | -2.89% | -0.62% |
| Cagdara-o | 1.01% | 538 | 488 | 10.25% | 2.07% |
| Cagusu-an | 1.32% | 707 | 731 | -3.28% | -0.70% |
| Camparang | 0.78% | 418 | 424 | -1.42% | -0.30% |
| Campoyong | 3.56% | 1,899 | 1,884 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Canawayon | 0.80% | 427 | 445 | -4.04% | -0.87% |
| Cantahay | 3.02% | 1,609 | 1,518 | 5.99% | 1.23% |
| Casuguran | 1.81% | 964 | 894 | 7.83% | 1.60% |
| Cogon | 6.81% | 3,635 | 1,943 | 87.08% | 14.09% |
| Culasi | 0.84% | 446 | 377 | 18.30% | 3.60% |
| Dalaragan | 1.50% | 803 | 455 | 76.48% | 12.70% |
| Gahoy | 1.18% | 627 | 693 | -9.52% | -2.08% |
| Habag | 0.59% | 317 | 300 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Hagna | 0.79% | 422 | 446 | -5.38% | -1.16% |
| Hamorawon | 1.29% | 687 | 661 | 3.93% | 0.82% |
| Hollywood | 2.75% | 1,469 | 2,006 | -26.77% | -6.35% |
| Inapulangan | 1.03% | 548 | 552 | -0.72% | -0.15% |
| Lupok | 5.03% | 2,682 | 2,750 | -2.47% | -0.53% |
| Mayana | 1.10% | 585 | 577 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Ngolos | 2.71% | 1,445 | 1,455 | -0.69% | -0.15% |
| Pagbabangnan | 1.05% | 559 | 500 | 11.80% | 2.38% |
| Pagnamitan | 1.22% | 653 | 626 | 4.31% | 0.89% |
| Poblacion Ward 1 | 0.79% | 423 | 435 | -2.76% | -0.59% |
| Poblacion Ward 10 | 1.28% | 681 | 711 | -4.22% | -0.90% |
| Poblacion Ward 11 | 1.50% | 798 | 915 | -12.79% | -2.84% |
| Poblacion Ward 12 | 1.02% | 544 | 545 | -0.18% | -0.04% |
| Poblacion Ward 2 | 0.58% | 309 | 315 | -1.90% | -0.40% |
| Poblacion Ward 3 | 0.67% | 360 | 365 | -1.37% | -0.29% |
| Poblacion Ward 4 | 1.83% | 975 | 899 | 8.45% | 1.72% |
| Poblacion Ward 4-A | 1.17% | 625 | 782 | -20.08% | -4.61% |
| Poblacion Ward 5 | 0.68% | 364 | 427 | -14.75% | -3.30% |
| Poblacion Ward 6 | 1.60% | 855 | 1,695 | -49.56% | -13.41% |
| Poblacion Ward 7 | 0.70% | 374 | 990 | -62.22% | -18.53% |
| Poblacion Ward 8 | 4.28% | 2,283 | 2,480 | -7.94% | -1.73% |
| Poblacion Ward 9 | 1.27% | 676 | 656 | 3.05% | 0.63% |
| Poblacion Ward 9-A | 1.06% | 568 | 614 | -7.49% | -1.63% |
| Salug | 2.87% | 1,529 | 1,837 | -16.77% | -3.79% |
| San Antonio | 0.38% | 201 | 205 | -1.95% | -0.41% |
| San Jose | 0.93% | 495 | 515 | -3.88% | -0.83% |
| San Juan | 0.95% | 508 | 498 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| San Pedro | 0.99% | 529 | 567 | -6.70% | -1.45% |
| Santo Niño | 0.60% | 319 | 403 | -20.84% | -4.80% |
| Sapao | 2.09% | 1,116 | 965 | 15.65% | 3.11% |
| Sulangan | 7.19% | 3,834 | 4,020 | -4.63% | -0.99% |
| Suluan | 2.73% | 1,455 | 1,398 | 4.08% | 0.84% |
| Surok | 2.28% | 1,215 | 1,348 | -9.87% | -2.16% |
| Tagporo | 3.08% | 1,643 | 529 | 210.59% | 26.94% |
| Taytay | 1.83% | 978 | 978 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Timala | 0.79% | 424 | 477 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| Trinidad | 0.83% | 441 | 430 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Victory Island | 1.12% | 598 | 573 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Guiuan Total | 53,361 | 52,991 | 0.70% | 0.15% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Guiuan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱123,167,904.38.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,376,853.64 | – |
| 2010 | 73,382,785.36 | 7.32% |
| 2011 | 84,727,028.83 | 15.46% |
| 2012 | 80,647,565.43 | -4.81% |
| 2013 | 90,153,624.20 | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 97,888,954.33 | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 116,643,679.70 | 19.16% |
| 2016 | 123,167,904.38 | 5.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Guiuan in the 2015 Census was 52,769 broken down into 12,448 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,758 | 6,211 | 5.44 | |
| 35,359 | 7,058 | 5.01 | |
| 38,624 | 7,618 | 5.07 | |
| 43,410 | 9,079 | 4.78 | |
| 46,951 | 10,002 | 4.69 | |
| 52,769 | 12,448 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guiuan is 10 to 14, with 6,024 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 568 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,284 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,779 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,867 | 11.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,024 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,795 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,863 | 9.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,659 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,307 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,110 | 5.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,801 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,636 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,312 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,886 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,421 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,277 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 829 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 568 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 573 | 1.08% |
| Total | 52,991 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guiuan grew from 11,594 in 1903 to 53,361 in 2020, an increase of 41,767 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.15%, or an increase of 370 people, from the previous population of 52,991 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,594 | – | |
| 15,870 | 2.00% | |
| 23,110 | 1.90% | |
| 27,202 | 1.69% | |
| 22,881 | -1.51% | |
| 26,529 | 1.46% | |
| 28,709 | 1.60% | |
| 30,689 | 1.34% | |
| 33,825 | 0.98% | |
| 35,447 | 0.88% | |
| 38,694 | 1.90% | |
| 43,469 | 1.62% | |
| 47,037 | 2.91% | |
| 52,991 | 2.29% | |
| 53,361 | 0.15% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Guiuan for the year 2019 was 35,670, broken down into 18,280 males and 17,390 females.
Location
The municipal center of Guiuan is situated at approximately 11° 2' North, 125° 43' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.2 meters or 13.7 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 Guiuan are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Salcedo, Eastern Samar, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, Giporlos, Eastern Samar, and Hernani, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 648.22 kilometers (402.78 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mercedes, Eastern Samar, 7.50 kilometers (4.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 14.55 kilometers (9.04 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 26.20 kilometers (16.28 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 31.03 kilometers (19.28 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Giporlos, Eastern Samar, 31.67 kilometers (19.68 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Hernani, Eastern Samar, 34.30 kilometers (21.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 71.53 kilometers (44.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Tacloban, 82.05 kilometers (50.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 108.70 kilometers (67.55 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 122.11 kilometers (75.87 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 123.25 kilometers (76.59 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 138.89 kilometers (86.30 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
Distance from Manila: 648.22 kilometers (402.78 miles) to the Northwest (N52°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.