Jipapad, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 6819 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 234.80 km2 (90.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,439 |
| Density (2020) | 36 / km2 (93 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 17' North, 125° 14' East (12.2860, 125.2352) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.3 meters (53.5 feet) |
Jipapad is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 234.80 square kilometers or 90.66 square miles which constitutes 5.09% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,439. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.19% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 36 inhabitants per square kilometer or 93 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Jipapad has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agsaman | 7.09% | 598 | 548 | 9.12% | 1.85% |
| Barangay 1 | 9.35% | 789 | 797 | -1.00% | -0.21% |
| Barangay 2 | 5.81% | 490 | 463 | 5.83% | 1.20% |
| Barangay 3 | 13.52% | 1,141 | 911 | 25.25% | 4.85% |
| Barangay 4 | 20.44% | 1,725 | 1,625 | 6.15% | 1.26% |
| Cagmanaba | 10.98% | 927 | 955 | -2.93% | -0.62% |
| Dorillo | 2.83% | 239 | 297 | -19.53% | -4.47% |
| Jewaran | 3.53% | 298 | 272 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Mabuhay | 6.24% | 527 | 463 | 13.82% | 2.76% |
| Magsaysay | 3.91% | 330 | 303 | 8.91% | 1.81% |
| Recare | 5.45% | 460 | 427 | 7.73% | 1.58% |
| Roxas | 3.50% | 295 | 231 | 27.71% | 5.28% |
| San Roque | 7.35% | 620 | 593 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
| Jipapad Total | 8,439 | 7,885 | 7.03% | 1.44% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Jipapad for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,765,851.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,120,156.33 | – |
| 2010 | 38,486,560.25 | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 41,314,792.12 | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 40,048,137.19 | -3.07% |
| 2013 | 44,864,387.38 | 12.03% |
| 2014 | 50,735,244.62 | 13.09% |
| 2015 | 57,792,612.66 | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 63,765,851.26 | 10.34% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Jipapad in the 2015 Census was 7,865 broken down into 1,728 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,201 | 846 | 6.15 | |
| 6,212 | 1,059 | 5.87 | |
| 6,596 | 1,206 | 5.47 | |
| 6,881 | 1,340 | 5.14 | |
| 7,394 | 1,429 | 5.17 | |
| 7,865 | 1,728 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jipapad is 5 to 9, with 1,156 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 63 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 166 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 782 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,156 | 14.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,091 | 13.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 783 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 572 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 592 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 464 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 461 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 436 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 343 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 284 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 226 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 170 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 134 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 98 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 64 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 63 | 0.80% |
| Total | 7,885 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jipapad fell from 17,013 in 1918 to 8,439 in 2020, a decrease of 8,574 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.44%, or an increase of 554 people, from the previous population of 7,885 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 17,013 | – | |
| 1,347 | -11.91% | |
| 2,005 | 4.16% | |
| 2,201 | 0.82% | |
| 3,769 | 5.40% | |
| 4,497 | 3.61% | |
| 4,586 | 0.39% | |
| 5,207 | 1.28% | |
| 6,222 | 3.39% | |
| 6,596 | 1.26% | |
| 6,882 | 0.59% | |
| 7,397 | 2.66% | |
| 7,885 | 1.22% | |
| 8,439 | 1.44% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Jipapad for the year 2019 was 6,425, broken down into 3,403 males and 3,022 females.
Location
The municipal center of Jipapad is situated at approximately 12° 17' North, 125° 14' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.3 meters or 53.5 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 Jipapad are Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Ormoc, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Lapinig, Northern Samar, Gamay, Northern Samar, Maslog, Eastern Samar, Arteche, Eastern Samar, Mapanas, Northern Samar, and Las Navas, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 526.61 kilometers (327.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lapinig, Northern Samar, 7.94 kilometers (4.93 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Gamay, Northern Samar, 13.04 kilometers (8.10 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 14.24 kilometers (8.85 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Arteche, Eastern Samar, 14.91 kilometers (9.26 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Mapanas, Northern Samar, 21.02 kilometers (13.06 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Las Navas, Northern Samar, 22.95 kilometers (14.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 68.29 kilometers (42.43 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 73.81 kilometers (45.86 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 77.67 kilometers (48.26 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Tacloban, 117.97 kilometers (73.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 153.61 kilometers (95.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 157.43 kilometers (97.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
Distance from Manila: 526.61 kilometers (327.22 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°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.