Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 42 |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 188.70 km2 (72.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 37,451 |
| Density (2020) | 198 / km2 (514 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 8' North, 125° 26' East (12.1410, 125.4408) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.0 feet) |
Oras is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 188.70 square kilometers or 72.86 square miles which constitutes 4.09% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,451. This represented 7.85% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.82% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 198 inhabitants per square kilometer or 514 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Oras has 42 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agsam | 2.47% | 926 | 877 | 5.59% | 1.15% |
| Alang-alang | 0.58% | 217 | 195 | 11.28% | 2.28% |
| Bagacay | 0.63% | 236 | 267 | -11.61% | -2.56% |
| Balingasag | 1.54% | 575 | 594 | -3.20% | -0.68% |
| Balocawe | 2.87% | 1,075 | 1,114 | -3.50% | -0.75% |
| Bantayan | 2.49% | 934 | 888 | 5.18% | 1.07% |
| Batang | 2.37% | 887 | 916 | -3.17% | -0.67% |
| Bato | 0.74% | 279 | 241 | 15.77% | 3.13% |
| Binalayan | 1.39% | 519 | 457 | 13.57% | 2.71% |
| Buntay | 1.95% | 730 | 709 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
| Burak | 3.07% | 1,148 | 935 | 22.78% | 4.41% |
| Butnga | 0.90% | 338 | 372 | -9.14% | -2.00% |
| Cadian | 3.19% | 1,193 | 1,257 | -5.09% | -1.09% |
| Cagdine | 0.90% | 338 | 347 | -2.59% | -0.55% |
| Cagpile | 1.84% | 688 | 813 | -15.38% | -3.45% |
| Cagtoog | 1.40% | 525 | 519 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Camanga | 1.25% | 469 | 526 | -10.84% | -2.39% |
| Dalid | 3.09% | 1,156 | 1,062 | 8.85% | 1.80% |
| Dao | 8.60% | 3,222 | 2,859 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Factoria | 1.46% | 547 | 555 | -1.44% | -0.31% |
| Gamot | 0.91% | 341 | 374 | -8.82% | -1.93% |
| Iwayan | 1.55% | 581 | 641 | -9.36% | -2.05% |
| Japay | 0.95% | 355 | 377 | -5.84% | -1.26% |
| Kalaw | 1.40% | 526 | 440 | 19.55% | 3.83% |
| Mabuhay | 1.72% | 645 | 614 | 5.05% | 1.04% |
| Malingon | 0.94% | 353 | 350 | 0.86% | 0.18% |
| Minap-os | 1.24% | 464 | 478 | -2.93% | -0.62% |
| Nadacpan | 1.04% | 388 | 425 | -8.71% | -1.90% |
| Naga | 1.19% | 445 | 433 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Pangudtan | 2.70% | 1,011 | 905 | 11.71% | 2.36% |
| Paypayon | 9.03% | 3,382 | 3,302 | 2.42% | 0.51% |
| Riverside | 2.83% | 1,059 | 1,091 | -2.93% | -0.62% |
| Rizal | 1.31% | 491 | 542 | -9.41% | -2.06% |
| Sabang | 1.91% | 715 | 746 | -4.16% | -0.89% |
| San Eduardo | 6.56% | 2,457 | 2,374 | 3.50% | 0.73% |
| San Roque | 5.97% | 2,237 | 1,809 | 23.66% | 4.57% |
| Santa Monica | 4.02% | 1,507 | 1,437 | 4.87% | 1.01% |
| Saugan | 1.69% | 633 | 634 | -0.16% | -0.03% |
| Saurong | 2.01% | 754 | 742 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Tawagan | 4.17% | 1,562 | 1,510 | 3.44% | 0.72% |
| Tiguib | 2.15% | 806 | 919 | -12.30% | -2.72% |
| Trinidad | 1.97% | 737 | 894 | -17.56% | -3.98% |
| Oras Total | 37,451 | 36,540 | 2.49% | 0.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Oras for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱98,364,024.93.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 53,216,866.92 | – |
| 2010 | 56,867,011.74 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 61,435,269.96 | 8.03% |
| 2012 | 59,457,046.41 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 68,237,594.34 | 14.77% |
| 2014 | 77,799,541.93 | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 89,047,574.04 | 14.46% |
| 2016 | 98,364,024.93 | 10.46% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Oras in the 2015 Census was 36,463 broken down into 8,618 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,879 | 5,182 | 5.19 | |
| 31,476 | 5,692 | 5.53 | |
| 31,282 | 6,201 | 5.04 | |
| 31,698 | 6,717 | 4.72 | |
| 34,663 | 7,275 | 4.76 | |
| 36,463 | 8,618 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Oras is 10 to 14, with 4,520 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 379 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 829 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,487 | 9.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,474 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,520 | 12.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,957 | 10.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,857 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,399 | 6.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,066 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,129 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,948 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,714 | 4.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,577 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,286 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 986 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 802 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 674 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 456 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 379 | 1.04% |
| Total | 36,540 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Oras grew from 10,429 in 1903 to 37,451 in 2020, an increase of 27,022 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 911 people, from the previous population of 36,540 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,429 | – | |
| 12,066 | 0.92% | |
| 20,962 | 2.80% | |
| 19,300 | -0.84% | |
| 20,198 | 0.40% | |
| 21,217 | 0.48% | |
| 23,162 | 1.78% | |
| 27,031 | 3.14% | |
| 26,978 | -0.02% | |
| 31,533 | 2.97% | |
| 31,315 | -0.15% | |
| 31,745 | 0.19% | |
| 34,760 | 3.36% | |
| 36,540 | 0.96% | |
| 37,451 | 0.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Oras for the year 2019 was 25,538, broken down into 13,435 males and 12,103 females.
Location
The municipal center of Oras is situated at approximately 12° 8' North, 125° 26' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.0 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 Oras are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, Dolores, Eastern Samar, Can-avid, Eastern Samar, Arteche, Eastern Samar, Maslog, Eastern Samar, and Lapinig, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 553.99 kilometers (344.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, 8.53 kilometers (5.30 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Dolores, Eastern Samar, 12.33 kilometers (7.66 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Can-avid, Eastern Samar, 15.97 kilometers (9.93 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Arteche, Eastern Samar, 16.09 kilometers (10.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Lapinig, Northern Samar, 24.76 kilometers (15.38 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 58.58 kilometers (36.40 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 73.00 kilometers (45.36 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 92.48 kilometers (57.47 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Tacloban, 110.03 kilometers (68.37 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 155.14 kilometers (96.40 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 176.49 kilometers (109.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
Distance from Manila: 553.99 kilometers (344.23 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.