Burauen, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 77 |
| Postal code | 6516 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 265.33 km2 (102.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 52,511 |
| Density (2020) | 198 / km2 (513 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 58' North, 124° 54' East (10.9741, 124.8931) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.2 meters (200.8 feet) |
Burauen is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 265.33 square kilometers or 102.44 square miles which constitutes 4.19% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 52,511. This represented 2.96% of the total population of Leyte province, or 1.15% 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 513 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Burauen has 77 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuyogon | 1.47% | 774 | 854 | -9.37% | -2.05% |
| Anonang | 1.27% | 669 | 743 | -9.96% | -2.18% |
| Arado | 2.93% | 1,540 | 1,369 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Balao | 1.11% | 581 | 590 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| Balatson | 0.64% | 338 | 181 | 86.74% | 14.05% |
| Balorinay | 1.94% | 1,021 | 1,064 | -4.04% | -0.86% |
| Bobon | 0.57% | 299 | 362 | -17.40% | -3.94% |
| Buenavista | 0.45% | 237 | 245 | -3.27% | -0.70% |
| Buri | 1.69% | 886 | 890 | -0.45% | -0.09% |
| Caanislagan | 0.68% | 357 | 409 | -12.71% | -2.82% |
| Cadahunan | 0.74% | 389 | 393 | -1.02% | -0.22% |
| Cagangon | 1.67% | 877 | 885 | -0.90% | -0.19% |
| Cali | 0.28% | 149 | 269 | -44.61% | -11.69% |
| Calsadahay | 0.70% | 368 | 414 | -11.11% | -2.45% |
| Candag-on | 0.48% | 251 | 334 | -24.85% | -5.84% |
| Cansiboy | 1.24% | 653 | 696 | -6.18% | -1.33% |
| Catagbacan | 1.41% | 742 | 690 | 7.54% | 1.54% |
| Damulo-an | 0.33% | 173 | 242 | -28.51% | -6.82% |
| Dina-ayan | 0.95% | 498 | 456 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Dumalag | 0.65% | 340 | 382 | -10.99% | -2.42% |
| Esperanza | 1.27% | 665 | 637 | 4.40% | 0.91% |
| Gamay | 0.89% | 469 | 487 | -3.70% | -0.79% |
| Gitablan | 0.32% | 167 | 139 | 20.14% | 3.94% |
| Hapunan | 0.80% | 421 | 410 | 2.68% | 0.56% |
| Hibonawan | 1.58% | 830 | 856 | -3.04% | -0.65% |
| Hugpa East | 0.54% | 281 | 253 | 11.07% | 2.23% |
| Hugpa West | 1.02% | 534 | 466 | 14.59% | 2.91% |
| Ilihan | 0.61% | 320 | 330 | -3.03% | -0.65% |
| Kagbana | 0.58% | 304 | 282 | 7.80% | 1.59% |
| Kalao | 0.86% | 454 | 464 | -2.16% | -0.46% |
| Kalipayan | 0.86% | 454 | 454 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Kaparasanan | 0.38% | 199 | 211 | -5.69% | -1.22% |
| Laguiwan | 0.50% | 265 | 230 | 15.22% | 3.03% |
| Libas | 2.59% | 1,358 | 1,357 | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Limburan | 1.22% | 643 | 624 | 3.04% | 0.63% |
| Logsongan | 0.55% | 289 | 427 | -32.32% | -7.89% |
| Maabab | 1.56% | 821 | 783 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Maghubas | 2.56% | 1,344 | 1,189 | 13.04% | 2.61% |
| Mahagnao | 1.12% | 586 | 637 | -8.01% | -1.74% |
| Malabca | 2.12% | 1,112 | 1,111 | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Malaguinabot | 1.06% | 554 | 570 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| Malaihao | 1.19% | 624 | 612 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Matin-ao | 0.71% | 374 | 342 | 9.36% | 1.90% |
| Moguing | 0.63% | 333 | 447 | -25.50% | -6.01% |
| Paghudlan | 1.40% | 737 | 608 | 21.22% | 4.13% |
| Paitan | 0.65% | 340 | 350 | -2.86% | -0.61% |
| Pangdan | 0.83% | 435 | 595 | -26.89% | -6.38% |
| Patag | 0.66% | 346 | 340 | 1.76% | 0.37% |
| Patong | 1.29% | 676 | 768 | -11.98% | -2.65% |
| Pawa | 0.57% | 300 | 300 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Poblacion District I | 2.74% | 1,437 | 1,614 | -10.97% | -2.42% |
| Poblacion District II | 2.77% | 1,452 | 1,671 | -13.11% | -2.91% |
| Poblacion District III | 4.76% | 2,499 | 2,565 | -2.57% | -0.55% |
| Poblacion District IV | 3.85% | 2,021 | 2,099 | -3.72% | -0.79% |
| Poblacion District IX | 5.43% | 2,851 | 2,530 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
| Poblacion District V | 1.41% | 739 | 805 | -8.20% | -1.78% |
| Poblacion District VI | 4.03% | 2,118 | 2,162 | -2.04% | -0.43% |
| Poblacion District VII | 1.86% | 976 | 1,028 | -5.06% | -1.09% |
| Poblacion District VIII | 1.25% | 656 | 737 | -10.99% | -2.42% |
| Roxas | 0.94% | 493 | 487 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Sambel | 1.74% | 912 | 318 | 186.79% | 24.83% |
| San Esteban | 2.09% | 1,100 | 957 | 14.94% | 2.97% |
| San Fernando | 0.40% | 209 | 236 | -11.44% | -2.52% |
| San Jose East | 1.50% | 786 | 837 | -6.09% | -1.31% |
| San Jose West | 1.39% | 730 | 774 | -5.68% | -1.22% |
| San Pablo | 1.73% | 908 | 801 | 13.36% | 2.67% |
| Tabuanon | 1.00% | 527 | 565 | -6.73% | -1.45% |
| Tagadtaran | 0.88% | 460 | 472 | -2.54% | -0.54% |
| Taghuyan | 0.46% | 242 | 287 | -15.68% | -3.53% |
| Takin | 0.68% | 359 | 294 | 22.11% | 4.29% |
| Tambis | 0.70% | 365 | 400 | -8.75% | -1.91% |
| Tambuko | 1.27% | 669 | 553 | 20.98% | 4.09% |
| Toloyao | 0.76% | 398 | 385 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| Villa Aurora | 1.16% | 609 | 628 | -3.03% | -0.64% |
| Villa Corazon | 0.98% | 512 | 492 | 4.07% | 0.84% |
| Villa Patria | 0.41% | 215 | 380 | -43.42% | -11.30% |
| Villa Rosas | 1.70% | 891 | 908 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| Burauen Total | 52,511 | 52,732 | -0.42% | -0.09% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Burauen for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱142,762,092.98.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 81,848,028.38 | – |
| 2010 | 88,046,889.62 | 7.57% |
| 2011 | 98,062,567.10 | 11.38% |
| 2012 | 94,091,146.87 | -4.05% |
| 2013 | 102,330,477.45 | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 112,274,353.71 | 9.72% |
| 2015 | 131,925,391.97 | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 142,762,092.98 | 8.21% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Burauen in the 2015 Census was 52,548 broken down into 12,577 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,942 | 8,131 | 5.65 | |
| 50,728 | 9,907 | 5.12 | |
| 47,085 | 9,213 | 5.11 | |
| 48,513 | 10,134 | 4.79 | |
| 48,711 | 10,594 | 4.60 | |
| 52,548 | 12,577 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Burauen is 5 to 9, with 6,286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 467 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,225 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,965 | 9.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,286 | 11.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,608 | 10.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,633 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,895 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,078 | 7.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,403 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,256 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,610 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,512 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,219 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,821 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,339 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,157 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 734 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 524 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 467 | 0.89% |
| Total | 52,732 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Burauen grew from 18,197 in 1903 to 52,511 in 2020, an increase of 34,314 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 221 people, from the previous population of 52,732 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18,197 | – | |
| 25,647 | 2.19% | |
| 33,505 | 1.35% | |
| 37,252 | 1.09% | |
| 31,807 | -1.38% | |
| 42,954 | 2.98% | |
| 47,152 | 1.89% | |
| 48,053 | 0.38% | |
| 46,029 | -0.43% | |
| 50,751 | 1.85% | |
| 47,180 | -1.55% | |
| 48,606 | 0.41% | |
| 48,853 | 0.18% | |
| 52,732 | 1.47% | |
| 52,511 | -0.09% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Burauen for the year 2019 was 32,519, broken down into 16,536 males and 15,983 females.
Location
The municipal center of Burauen is situated at approximately 10° 58' North, 124° 54' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.2 meters or 200.8 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 Burauen are Ormoc, Leyte, Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Julita, Leyte, Dagami, Leyte, Tabontabon, Leyte, La Paz, Leyte, Mayorga, Leyte, and Dulag, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 583.55 kilometers (362.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Julita, Leyte, 7.54 kilometers (4.69 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Dagami, Leyte, 9.75 kilometers (6.06 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 10.81 kilometers (6.72 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- La Paz, Leyte, 11.59 kilometers (7.20 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Mayorga, Leyte, 14.64 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Dulag, Leyte, 15.47 kilometers (9.61 miles) to the East (S81°E)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 31.39 kilometers (19.51 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Tacloban, 32.24 kilometers (20.04 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 34.46 kilometers (21.42 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 88.63 kilometers (55.07 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 91.91 kilometers (57.11 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 93.23 kilometers (57.93 miles) to the South (S4°W)
Distance from Manila: 583.55 kilometers (362.60 miles) to the Northwest (N46°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.