Sulat, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 6815 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 169.75 km2 (65.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,758 |
| Density (2020) | 93 / km2 (240 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 49' North, 125° 27' East (11.8122, 125.4522) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.2 feet) |
Sulat is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 169.75 square kilometers or 65.54 square miles which constitutes 3.68% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,758. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.35% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 93 inhabitants per square kilometer or 240 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sulat has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abucay | 4.41% | 695 | 739 | -5.95% | -1.28% |
| A-et | 3.26% | 513 | 493 | 4.06% | 0.84% |
| Baybay | 4.52% | 713 | 663 | 7.54% | 1.54% |
| Del Remedio | 10.07% | 1,587 | 1,543 | 2.85% | 0.59% |
| Kandalakit | 0.81% | 128 | 115 | 11.30% | 2.28% |
| Loyola Heights | 2.53% | 399 | 429 | -6.99% | -1.51% |
| Mabini | 1.83% | 288 | 342 | -15.79% | -3.55% |
| Maglipay | 5.99% | 944 | 899 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| Maramara | 3.60% | 567 | 577 | -1.73% | -0.37% |
| Riverside | 3.77% | 594 | 604 | -1.66% | -0.35% |
| San Francisco | 5.89% | 928 | 836 | 11.00% | 2.22% |
| San Isidro | 13.07% | 2,059 | 1,904 | 8.14% | 1.66% |
| San Juan | 6.97% | 1,098 | 1,070 | 2.62% | 0.55% |
| San Mateo | 2.89% | 456 | 397 | 14.86% | 2.96% |
| San Vicente | 9.56% | 1,507 | 1,433 | 5.16% | 1.07% |
| Santo Niño | 8.66% | 1,364 | 1,297 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Santo Tomas | 9.28% | 1,462 | 1,537 | -4.88% | -1.05% |
| Tabi | 2.89% | 456 | 499 | -8.62% | -1.88% |
| Sulat Total | 15,758 | 15,377 | 2.48% | 0.52% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sulat for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱65,448,934.09.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,871,621.00 | – |
| 2010 | 43,251,022.12 | 5.82% |
| 2011 | 46,851,712.48 | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 45,393,426.73 | -3.11% |
| 2013 | 46,157,289.33 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 51,945,491.16 | 12.54% |
| 2015 | 59,134,924.16 | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 65,448,934.09 | 10.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sulat in the 2015 Census was 15,353 broken down into 3,677 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,718 | 2,518 | 5.05 | |
| 13,996 | 2,710 | 5.16 | |
| 14,146 | 2,853 | 4.96 | |
| 19,312 | 3,951 | 4.89 | |
| 15,170 | 3,553 | 4.27 | |
| 15,353 | 3,677 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sulat is 10 to 14, with 1,772 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 232 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 301 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,138 | 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,548 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,772 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,688 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,175 | 7.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 947 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 896 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 915 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 930 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 818 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 748 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 690 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 540 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 420 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 368 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 232 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 251 | 1.63% |
| Total | 15,377 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sulat grew from 5,266 in 1903 to 15,758 in 2020, an increase of 10,492 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 381 people, from the previous population of 15,377 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,266 | – | |
| 6,331 | 1.17% | |
| 8,004 | 1.18% | |
| 8,642 | 0.79% | |
| 9,927 | 1.23% | |
| 11,535 | 1.48% | |
| 12,226 | 1.17% | |
| 12,357 | 0.21% | |
| 12,738 | 0.30% | |
| 14,010 | 1.80% | |
| 14,193 | 0.28% | |
| 19,322 | 4.35% | |
| 15,184 | -8.40% | |
| 15,377 | 0.24% | |
| 15,758 | 0.52% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sulat for the year 2019 was 11,795, broken down into 6,025 males and 5,770 females.
Location
The municipal center of Sulat is situated at approximately 11° 49' North, 125° 27' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.2 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 Sulat are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Calbayog, Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are San Julian, Eastern Samar, Taft, Eastern Samar, Can-avid, Eastern Samar, Dolores, Eastern Samar, Maydolong, Eastern Samar, and Oras, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 573.97 kilometers (356.65 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Julian, Eastern Samar, 6.42 kilometers (3.99 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Taft, Eastern Samar, 10.97 kilometers (6.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Can-avid, Eastern Samar, 20.42 kilometers (12.69 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Dolores, Eastern Samar, 25.13 kilometers (15.61 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Maydolong, Eastern Samar, 34.85 kilometers (21.65 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Oras, Eastern Samar, 36.39 kilometers (22.61 miles) to the North (N2°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 22.30 kilometers (13.86 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 62.18 kilometers (38.64 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Tacloban, 79.59 kilometers (49.46 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 97.57 kilometers (60.63 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 128.39 kilometers (79.77 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 144.48 kilometers (89.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
Distance from Manila: 573.97 kilometers (356.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°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.