Calubian, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 53 |
| Postal code | 6534 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea, Visayan Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2007) | 100.95 km2 (38.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 31,228 |
| Density (2015) | 309 / km2 (801 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 27' North, 124° 26' East (11.4459, 124.4280) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.5 feet) |
Calubian is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 100.95 square kilometers or 38.98 square miles which constitutes 1.60% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 31,228. This represented 1.81% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.70% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 309 inhabitants per square kilometer or 801 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Calubian has 53 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abanilla | 2.42% | 755 | 688 | 9.74% | 1.79% |
| Agas | 2.73% | 852 | 739 | 15.29% | 2.75% |
| Anislagan | 1.46% | 457 | 453 | 0.88% | 0.17% |
| Bunacan | 1.52% | 476 | 502 | -5.18% | -1.01% |
| Cabalhin | 2.50% | 781 | 759 | 2.90% | 0.55% |
| Cabalquinto | 3.37% | 1,052 | 1,033 | 1.84% | 0.35% |
| Cabradilla | 0.92% | 286 | 246 | 16.26% | 2.91% |
| Caneja | 1.27% | 397 | 382 | 3.93% | 0.74% |
| Cantonghao | 0.77% | 240 | 207 | 15.94% | 2.86% |
| Caroyocan | 1.34% | 417 | 460 | -9.35% | -1.85% |
| Casiongan | 2.53% | 789 | 562 | 40.39% | 6.67% |
| Cristina | 4.09% | 1,278 | 1,171 | 9.14% | 1.68% |
| Dalumpines | 1.79% | 560 | 550 | 1.82% | 0.34% |
| Don Luis | 1.73% | 541 | 535 | 1.12% | 0.21% |
| Dulao | 1.21% | 378 | 255 | 48.24% | 7.78% |
| Efe | 1.56% | 487 | 467 | 4.28% | 0.80% |
| Enage | 2.47% | 771 | 583 | 32.25% | 5.47% |
| Espinosa | 1.41% | 439 | 430 | 2.09% | 0.40% |
| Ferdinand E. Marcos | 2.51% | 783 | 708 | 10.59% | 1.94% |
| Garganera | 0.84% | 262 | 260 | 0.77% | 0.15% |
| Garrido | 1.24% | 387 | 358 | 8.10% | 1.49% |
| Guadalupe | 1.22% | 382 | 365 | 4.66% | 0.87% |
| Gutosan | 1.90% | 593 | 542 | 9.41% | 1.73% |
| Igang | 2.15% | 671 | 559 | 20.04% | 3.54% |
| Inalad | 3.35% | 1,047 | 926 | 13.07% | 2.37% |
| Jubay | 3.19% | 995 | 1,013 | -1.78% | -0.34% |
| Juson | 1.38% | 431 | 387 | 11.37% | 2.07% |
| Kawayan Bogtong | 1.69% | 527 | 449 | 17.37% | 3.10% |
| Kawayanan | 1.88% | 587 | 467 | 25.70% | 4.45% |
| Kokoy Romualdez | 2.13% | 665 | 604 | 10.10% | 1.85% |
| Labtic | 1.66% | 518 | 577 | -10.23% | -2.03% |
| Laray | 2.13% | 665 | 747 | -10.98% | -2.19% |
| M. Veloso | 2.06% | 643 | 701 | -8.27% | -1.63% |
| Mahait | 2.81% | 876 | 846 | 3.55% | 0.67% |
| Malobago | 1.62% | 506 | 523 | -3.25% | -0.63% |
| Matagok | 2.62% | 817 | 780 | 4.74% | 0.89% |
| Nipa | 1.69% | 527 | 538 | -2.04% | -0.39% |
| Obispo | 2.47% | 772 | 778 | -0.77% | -0.15% |
| Padoga | 1.91% | 596 | 644 | -7.45% | -1.46% |
| Pagatpat | 1.27% | 397 | 345 | 15.07% | 2.71% |
| Pangpang | 0.83% | 260 | 245 | 6.12% | 1.14% |
| Patag | 1.22% | 382 | 371 | 2.96% | 0.56% |
| Pates | 0.66% | 206 | 197 | 4.57% | 0.85% |
| Paula | 1.22% | 380 | 368 | 3.26% | 0.61% |
| Petrolio | 1.62% | 505 | 407 | 24.08% | 4.19% |
| Poblacion | 1.58% | 494 | 491 | 0.61% | 0.12% |
| Railes | 1.17% | 364 | 275 | 32.36% | 5.48% |
| Tabla | 0.84% | 262 | 279 | -6.09% | -1.19% |
| Tagharigue | 2.76% | 861 | 875 | -1.60% | -0.31% |
| Tuburan | 1.25% | 391 | 348 | 12.36% | 2.24% |
| Villahermosa | 2.06% | 643 | 669 | -3.89% | -0.75% |
| Villalon | 3.39% | 1,059 | 1,102 | -3.90% | -0.75% |
| Villanueva | 2.62% | 818 | 853 | -4.10% | -0.79% |
| Calubian Total | 31,228 | 29,619 | 5.43% | 1.01% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Calubian for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱80,836,473.98.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,161,271.77 | – |
| 2010 | 49,756,749.84 | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 54,431,465.53 | 9.40% |
| 2012 | 52,994,289.31 | -2.64% |
| 2013 | 57,350,556.00 | 8.22% |
| 2014 | 64,763,186.07 | 12.93% |
| 2015 | 73,940,257.83 | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 80,836,473.98 | 9.33% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calubian is 5 to 9, with 3,459 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 402 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 553 |
| 1 to 4 | 2,781 |
| 5 to 9 | 3,459 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,445 |
| 15 to 19 | 3,101 |
| 20 to 24 | 2,521 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,059 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,878 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,756 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,656 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,583 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,490 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,349 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,170 |
| 65 to 69 | 875 |
| 70 to 74 | 688 |
| 75 to 79 | 462 |
| 80 and over | 402 |
| Total | 31,228 |
Historical population
The population of Calubian grew from 30,354 in 1960 to 31,228 in 2015, an increase of 874 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 1,609 people, from the previous population of 29,619 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30,354 | – | |
| 26,661 | -1.26% | |
| 25,821 | -0.64% | |
| 26,564 | 0.57% | |
| 25,968 | -0.23% | |
| 31,074 | 3.42% | |
| 28,421 | -1.90% | |
| 29,945 | 0.72% | |
| 29,619 | -0.40% | |
| 31,228 | 1.01% |
Location
The municipal center of Calubian is situated at approximately 11° 27' North, 124° 26' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.5 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 Calubian are Ormoc, Catbalogan, Bogo, Tacloban, Calbayog, and Baybay. The nearest municipalities are Biliran, San Isidro, Leyte, Naval, Cabucgayan, and Tabango. Its distance from the national capital is 510.78 kilometers (317.38 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Biliran, Biliran, 5.64 kilometers (3.50 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- San Isidro, Leyte, 9.40 kilometers (5.84 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Leyte, Leyte, 10.56 kilometers (6.56 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Naval, Biliran, 13.37 kilometers (8.31 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Cabucgayan, Biliran, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the East (N79°E)
- Tabango, Leyte, 16.60 kilometers (10.32 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 52.62 kilometers (32.70 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 61.55 kilometers (38.25 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 62.95 kilometers (39.11 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Tacloban, 67.18 kilometers (41.75 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Calbayog, Samar, 71.05 kilometers (44.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 94.11 kilometers (58.48 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
Distance from Manila: 510.78 kilometers (317.38 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 31,228, ranked 864 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 38.98 square kilometers, ranked 1,002 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 309 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 620 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.01%, ranked 353 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.