San Julian, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6814 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 150.62 km2 (58.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,800 |
| Density (2020) | 98 / km2 (255 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 45' North, 125° 27' East (11.7542, 125.4544) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.6 feet) |
San Julian is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 150.62 square kilometers or 58.15 square miles which constitutes 3.26% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,800. This represented 3.10% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.33% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 98 inhabitants per square kilometer or 255 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Julian has 16 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 No. 1 Poblacion | 2.43% | 360 | 357 | 0.84% | 0.18% |
| Barangay No. 2 Poblacion | 2.42% | 358 | 388 | -7.73% | -1.68% |
| Barangay No. 3 Poblacion | 5.47% | 810 | 782 | 3.58% | 0.74% |
| Barangay No. 4 Poblacion | 2.59% | 383 | 378 | 1.32% | 0.28% |
| Barangay No. 5 Poblacion | 2.31% | 342 | 381 | -10.24% | -2.25% |
| Barangay No. 6 Poblacion | 5.88% | 870 | 861 | 1.05% | 0.22% |
| Bunacan | 3.45% | 510 | 520 | -1.92% | -0.41% |
| Campidhan | 6.78% | 1,003 | 995 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Casoroy | 6.51% | 963 | 954 | 0.94% | 0.20% |
| Libas | 10.54% | 1,560 | 1,540 | 1.30% | 0.27% |
| Lunang | 1.94% | 287 | 286 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Nena | 15.30% | 2,265 | 2,288 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Pagbabangnan | 9.93% | 1,469 | 1,479 | -0.68% | -0.14% |
| Putong | 8.10% | 1,199 | 1,012 | 18.48% | 3.63% |
| San Isidro | 10.29% | 1,523 | 1,438 | 5.91% | 1.22% |
| San Miguel | 6.07% | 898 | 839 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| San Julian Total | 14,800 | 14,498 | 2.08% | 0.43% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Julian for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱65,724,712.69.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,179,176.88 | – |
| 2010 | 40,660,637.80 | 9.36% |
| 2011 | 40,715,291.57 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 42,290,544.84 | 3.87% |
| 2013 | 45,904,279.44 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 51,868,948.01 | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 58,891,938.66 | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 65,724,712.69 | 11.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Julian in the 2015 Census was 14,458 broken down into 3,401 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,468 | 2,172 | 5.28 | |
| 11,858 | 2,398 | 4.94 | |
| 12,377 | 2,571 | 4.81 | |
| 13,160 | 2,905 | 4.53 | |
| 13,744 | 3,066 | 4.48 | |
| 14,458 | 3,401 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Julian is 5 to 9, with 1,653 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 225 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 293 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,253 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,653 | 11.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,643 | 11.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,541 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,134 | 7.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 845 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 823 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 827 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 828 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 793 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 639 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 563 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 441 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 396 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 361 | 2.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 240 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 225 | 1.55% |
| Total | 14,498 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Julian grew from 3,765 in 1903 to 14,800 in 2020, an increase of 11,035 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.43%, or an increase of 302 people, from the previous population of 14,498 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,765 | – | |
| 5,364 | 2.26% | |
| 5,880 | 0.46% | |
| 6,735 | 1.40% | |
| 7,806 | 1.31% | |
| 10,237 | 2.69% | |
| 10,965 | 1.39% | |
| 13,007 | 3.47% | |
| 11,469 | -1.25% | |
| 11,858 | 0.63% | |
| 12,383 | 0.93% | |
| 13,164 | 0.85% | |
| 13,748 | 1.59% | |
| 14,498 | 1.02% | |
| 14,800 | 0.43% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Julian for the year 2019 was 10,851, broken down into 5,463 males and 5,388 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Julian is situated at approximately 11° 45' North, 125° 27' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.6 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 San Julian are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Sulat, Eastern Samar, Taft, Eastern Samar, Can-avid, Eastern Samar, Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Dolores, Eastern Samar, and Balangkayan, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 577.67 kilometers (358.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sulat, Eastern Samar, 6.42 kilometers (3.99 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Taft, Eastern Samar, 17.18 kilometers (10.67 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Can-avid, Eastern Samar, 26.84 kilometers (16.68 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Maydolong, Eastern Samar, 28.48 kilometers (17.70 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Dolores, Eastern Samar, 31.48 kilometers (19.56 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, 31.73 kilometers (19.72 miles) to the South (S11°E)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 15.96 kilometers (9.91 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 62.34 kilometers (38.73 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Tacloban, 74.79 kilometers (46.47 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 99.85 kilometers (62.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 124.19 kilometers (77.17 miles) to the Southwest (S48°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 139.06 kilometers (86.41 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
Distance from Manila: 577.67 kilometers (358.95 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°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.