Quinapondan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 6810 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 83.24 km2 (32.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,507 |
| Density (2020) | 174 / km2 (451 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 9' North, 125° 31' East (11.1574, 125.5209) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.2 feet) |
Quinapondan is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 83.24 square kilometers or 32.14 square miles which constitutes 1.80% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,507. This represented 3.04% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 174 inhabitants per square kilometer or 451 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Quinapondan has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alang-alang | 2.22% | 322 | 319 | 0.94% | 0.20% |
| Anislag | 4.54% | 659 | 746 | -11.66% | -2.58% |
| Bagte | 8.86% | 1,286 | 1,368 | -5.99% | -1.29% |
| Barangay No. 1 | 4.74% | 687 | 693 | -0.87% | -0.18% |
| Barangay No. 2 | 2.98% | 432 | 449 | -3.79% | -0.81% |
| Barangay No. 3 | 2.54% | 369 | 364 | 1.37% | 0.29% |
| Barangay No. 4 | 1.43% | 208 | 209 | -0.48% | -0.10% |
| Barangay No. 5 | 5.51% | 800 | 733 | 9.14% | 1.86% |
| Barangay No. 6 | 4.75% | 689 | 663 | 3.92% | 0.81% |
| Barangay No. 7 | 7.06% | 1,024 | 896 | 14.29% | 2.85% |
| Buenavista | 6.56% | 952 | 923 | 3.14% | 0.65% |
| Caculangan | 1.68% | 244 | 186 | 31.18% | 5.88% |
| Cagdaja | 0.66% | 96 | 96 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Cambilla | 1.55% | 225 | 314 | -28.34% | -6.77% |
| Cantenio | 0.77% | 112 | 112 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Naga | 2.73% | 396 | 437 | -9.38% | -2.05% |
| Paco | 3.05% | 442 | 419 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Palactad | 3.01% | 436 | 490 | -11.02% | -2.43% |
| Rizal | 3.45% | 501 | 482 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| San Isidro | 0.78% | 113 | 113 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| San Pedro | 6.00% | 871 | 936 | -6.94% | -1.50% |
| San Vicente | 5.14% | 746 | 717 | 4.04% | 0.84% |
| Santa Cruz | 5.78% | 839 | 950 | -11.68% | -2.58% |
| Santa Margarita | 4.66% | 676 | 707 | -4.38% | -0.94% |
| Santo Niño | 9.53% | 1,382 | 1,457 | -5.15% | -1.11% |
| Quinapondan Total | 14,507 | 14,779 | -1.84% | -0.39% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Quinapondan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱57,032,520.53.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30,482,708.09 | – |
| 2010 | 32,882,729.46 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 36,123,676.18 | 9.86% |
| 2012 | 34,929,513.77 | -3.31% |
| 2013 | 39,866,577.73 | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 44,596,936.06 | 11.87% |
| 2015 | 51,940,002.21 | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 57,032,520.53 | 9.80% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Quinapondan in the 2015 Census was 14,764 broken down into 3,388 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,983 | 1,865 | 5.89 | |
| 12,644 | 2,023 | 6.25 | |
| 11,666 | 2,209 | 5.28 | |
| 12,339 | 2,440 | 5.06 | |
| 13,815 | 2,651 | 5.21 | |
| 14,764 | 3,388 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Quinapondan is 10 to 14, with 1,814 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 193 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 331 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,343 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,674 | 11.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,814 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,652 | 11.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,328 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 993 | 6.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 836 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 805 | 5.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 737 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 692 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 614 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 532 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 408 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 351 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 276 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 200 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 193 | 1.31% |
| Total | 14,779 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Quinapondan grew from 2,194 in 1903 to 14,507 in 2020, an increase of 12,313 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.39%, or a decrease of 272 people, from the previous population of 14,779 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,194 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 8,204 | – | |
| 9,173 | 0.99% | |
| 9,180 | 0.01% | |
| 10,530 | 2.79% | |
| 11,355 | 1.52% | |
| 10,986 | -0.33% | |
| 12,644 | 2.67% | |
| 11,721 | -1.61% | |
| 12,339 | 0.71% | |
| 13,841 | 4.27% | |
| 14,779 | 1.26% | |
| 14,507 | -0.39% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Quinapondan for the year 2019 was 10,915, broken down into 5,628 males and 5,287 females.
Location
The municipal center of Quinapondan is situated at approximately 11° 9' North, 125° 31' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.2 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 Quinapondan are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Giporlos, Eastern Samar, General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, Salcedo, Eastern Samar, Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Hernani, Eastern Samar, and Mercedes, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 622.17 kilometers (386.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Giporlos, Eastern Samar, 8.84 kilometers (5.49 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 9.90 kilometers (6.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 15.51 kilometers (9.64 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Balangiga, Eastern Samar, 15.60 kilometers (9.70 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Hernani, Eastern Samar, 21.31 kilometers (13.24 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Mercedes, Eastern Samar, 21.69 kilometers (13.48 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 51.14 kilometers (31.78 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Tacloban, 57.19 kilometers (35.54 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 95.26 kilometers (59.19 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 97.56 kilometers (60.62 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 101.22 kilometers (62.90 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 135.68 kilometers (84.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
Distance from Manila: 622.17 kilometers (386.60 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.