Maslog, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 6820 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 249.80 km2 (96.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,463 |
| Density (2020) | 22 / km2 (57 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 9' North, 125° 15' East (12.1578, 125.2471) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.2 feet) |
Maslog is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 249.80 square kilometers or 96.45 square miles which constitutes 5.41% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,463. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.12% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 22 inhabitants per square kilometer or 57 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maslog has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 1 | 6.75% | 369 | 450 | -18.00% | -4.09% |
| Barangay 2 | 29.42% | 1,607 | 1,571 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Bulawan | 5.80% | 317 | 289 | 9.69% | 1.97% |
| Carayacay | 15.91% | 869 | 881 | -1.36% | -0.29% |
| Libertad | 3.11% | 170 | 170 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Malobago | 2.43% | 133 | 113 | 17.70% | 3.49% |
| Maputi | 7.25% | 396 | 336 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| San Miguel | 9.48% | 518 | 511 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| San Roque | 6.00% | 328 | 335 | -2.09% | -0.44% |
| Tangbo | 3.77% | 206 | 244 | -15.57% | -3.50% |
| Taytay | 3.77% | 206 | 200 | 3.00% | 0.62% |
| Tugas | 6.30% | 344 | 307 | 12.05% | 2.42% |
| Maslog Total | 5,463 | 5,407 | 1.04% | 0.22% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maslog for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱62,054,080.79.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,001,465.80 | – |
| 2010 | 38,344,163.24 | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 41,455,072.77 | 8.11% |
| 2012 | 39,939,515.95 | -3.66% |
| 2013 | 43,731,063.71 | 9.49% |
| 2014 | 49,434,160.76 | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 56,371,781.34 | 14.03% |
| 2016 | 62,054,080.79 | 10.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maslog in the 2015 Census was 5,407 broken down into 1,077 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,089 | 600 | 5.15 | |
| 3,617 | 689 | 5.25 | |
| 3,984 | 723 | 5.51 | |
| 4,768 | 858 | 5.56 | |
| 4,781 | 899 | 5.32 | |
| 5,407 | 1,077 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maslog is 15 to 19, with 720 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 34 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 134 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 536 | 9.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 719 | 13.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 674 | 12.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 720 | 13.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 588 | 10.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 415 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 300 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 243 | 4.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 262 | 4.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 230 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 159 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 130 | 2.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 96 | 1.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 78 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 0.74% |
| Total | 5,407 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maslog grew from 408 in 1918 to 5,463 in 2020, an increase of 5,055 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.22%, or an increase of 56 people, from the previous population of 5,407 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 408 | – | |
| 769 | 3.22% | |
| 1,131 | 4.04% | |
| 1,593 | 3.06% | |
| 1,988 | 2.19% | |
| 1,886 | -1.05% | |
| 1,956 | 0.73% | |
| 3,089 | 4.68% | |
| 3,634 | 3.09% | |
| 4,009 | 2.13% | |
| 4,788 | 2.48% | |
| 4,781 | -0.05% | |
| 5,407 | 2.37% | |
| 5,463 | 0.22% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maslog for the year 2019 was 3,663, broken down into 1,923 males and 1,740 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maslog is situated at approximately 12° 9' North, 125° 15' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.2 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 Maslog are Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Arteche, Eastern Samar, Lapinig, Northern Samar, Oras, Eastern Samar, Gamay, Northern Samar, and San Jose de Buan, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 534.84 kilometers (332.33 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Jipapad, Eastern Samar, 14.24 kilometers (8.85 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Arteche, Eastern Samar, 18.29 kilometers (11.36 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
- Lapinig, Northern Samar, 18.60 kilometers (11.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Oras, Eastern Samar, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Gamay, Northern Samar, 25.86 kilometers (16.07 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- San Jose de Buan, Samar, 26.73 kilometers (16.61 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 58.00 kilometers (36.04 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 63.74 kilometers (39.61 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 71.74 kilometers (44.58 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Tacloban, 104.48 kilometers (64.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 145.41 kilometers (90.36 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 162.17 kilometers (100.77 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
Distance from Manila: 534.84 kilometers (332.33 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°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.