Dagami, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 65 |
| Postal code | 6515 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 161.65 km2 (62.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 36,178 |
| Density (2020) | 224 / km2 (580 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 4' North, 124° 54' East (11.0617, 124.9026) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.6 meters (87.3 feet) |
Dagami is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 161.65 square kilometers or 62.41 square miles which constitutes 2.55% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 36,178. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.80% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 224 inhabitants per square kilometer or 580 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dagami has 65 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaca | 2.92% | 1,056 | 1,026 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Abre | 1.53% | 552 | 558 | -1.08% | -0.23% |
| Balilit | 3.29% | 1,192 | 1,210 | -1.49% | -0.31% |
| Balugo | 0.31% | 112 | 167 | -32.93% | -8.06% |
| Banayon | 1.40% | 505 | 472 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Bayabas | 0.87% | 316 | 300 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Bolirao | 1.53% | 552 | 539 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Buenavista | 0.00% | 1 | 24 | -95.83% | -48.77% |
| Buntay | 3.09% | 1,118 | 1,111 | 0.63% | 0.13% |
| Caanislagan | 1.06% | 385 | 411 | -6.33% | -1.37% |
| Cabariwan | 1.51% | 545 | 495 | 10.10% | 2.05% |
| Cabuloran | 3.23% | 1,169 | 1,086 | 7.64% | 1.56% |
| Cabunga-an | 0.60% | 218 | 234 | -6.84% | -1.48% |
| Calipayan | 3.15% | 1,139 | 1,054 | 8.06% | 1.65% |
| Calsadahay | 0.80% | 289 | 313 | -7.67% | -1.67% |
| Caluctogan | 1.81% | 656 | 576 | 13.89% | 2.78% |
| Calutan | 1.16% | 418 | 430 | -2.79% | -0.59% |
| Camono-an | 1.24% | 447 | 396 | 12.88% | 2.58% |
| Candagara | 1.04% | 378 | 373 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| Canlingga | 2.79% | 1,010 | 1,003 | 0.70% | 0.15% |
| Cansamada East | 1.16% | 421 | 469 | -10.23% | -2.25% |
| Cansamada West | 0.89% | 323 | 339 | -4.72% | -1.01% |
| Capulhan | 1.97% | 713 | 559 | 27.55% | 5.26% |
| Digahongan | 0.97% | 351 | 351 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Guinarona | 1.86% | 674 | 787 | -14.36% | -3.21% |
| Hiabangan | 3.11% | 1,126 | 1,151 | -2.17% | -0.46% |
| Hilabago | 1.34% | 483 | 513 | -5.85% | -1.26% |
| Hinabuyan | 1.97% | 712 | 586 | 21.50% | 4.18% |
| Hinologan | 2.29% | 827 | 753 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Hitumnog | 1.39% | 503 | 523 | -3.82% | -0.82% |
| Katipunan | 0.70% | 255 | 249 | 2.41% | 0.50% |
| Lapu-lapu Poblacion | 2.78% | 1,007 | 868 | 16.01% | 3.18% |
| Lobe-lobe | 0.39% | 141 | 138 | 2.17% | 0.45% |
| Lobe-lobe East | 1.72% | 623 | 623 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Los Martires | 0.61% | 220 | 234 | -5.98% | -1.29% |
| Lusad Poblacion | 1.82% | 658 | 661 | -0.45% | -0.10% |
| Macaalang | 0.83% | 299 | 282 | 6.03% | 1.24% |
| Maliwaliw | 1.63% | 590 | 552 | 6.88% | 1.41% |
| Maragondong | 1.65% | 596 | 545 | 9.36% | 1.90% |
| Ormocay | 1.63% | 591 | 537 | 10.06% | 2.04% |
| Palacio | 1.16% | 418 | 439 | -4.78% | -1.03% |
| Panda | 1.12% | 405 | 356 | 13.76% | 2.75% |
| Paraiso | 2.97% | 1,074 | 1,053 | 1.99% | 0.42% |
| Patoc | 4.39% | 1,589 | 1,586 | 0.19% | 0.04% |
| Plaridel | 1.87% | 675 | 644 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Poponton | 1.25% | 452 | 461 | -1.95% | -0.41% |
| Rizal | 2.11% | 763 | 716 | 6.56% | 1.35% |
| Salvacion | 0.05% | 17 | 8 | 112.50% | 17.19% |
| Sampaguita | 1.43% | 518 | 515 | 0.58% | 0.12% |
| Sampao East Poblacion | 1.91% | 691 | 715 | -3.36% | -0.72% |
| Sampao West Poblacion | 0.91% | 330 | 328 | 0.61% | 0.13% |
| San Antonio Poblacion | 1.80% | 653 | 661 | -1.21% | -0.26% |
| San Benito | 1.59% | 575 | 496 | 15.93% | 3.16% |
| San Jose Poblacion | 0.69% | 249 | 260 | -4.23% | -0.91% |
| San Roque Poblacion | 0.74% | 268 | 238 | 12.61% | 2.53% |
| Santa Mesa Poblacion | 1.68% | 608 | 628 | -3.18% | -0.68% |
| Santo Domingo | 0.93% | 336 | 343 | -2.04% | -0.43% |
| Sawahon | 1.16% | 421 | 375 | 12.27% | 2.47% |
| Sirab | 1.06% | 384 | 388 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Tagkip | 1.30% | 469 | 459 | 2.18% | 0.45% |
| Talinhugon | 1.31% | 473 | 420 | 12.62% | 2.53% |
| Tin-ao | 1.53% | 553 | 539 | 2.60% | 0.54% |
| Tunga Poblacion | 0.78% | 282 | 271 | 4.06% | 0.84% |
| Tuya | 1.10% | 399 | 367 | 8.72% | 1.78% |
| Victoria | 1.12% | 405 | 383 | 5.74% | 1.18% |
| Dagami Total | 36,178 | 35,147 | 2.93% | 0.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dagami for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,989,649.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,511,033.22 | – |
| 2010 | 54,888,115.53 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 59,682,268.70 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 57,732,620.10 | -3.27% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 71,524,283.78 | – |
| 2015 | 82,221,650.98 | 14.96% |
| 2016 | 89,989,649.77 | 9.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dagami in the 2015 Census was 35,127 broken down into 8,433 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,606 | 5,007 | 5.11 | |
| 27,028 | 5,500 | 4.91 | |
| 29,224 | 5,776 | 5.06 | |
| 30,442 | 6,194 | 4.91 | |
| 31,483 | 6,734 | 4.68 | |
| 35,127 | 8,433 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dagami is 5 to 9, with 4,301 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 263 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 945 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,621 | 10.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,301 | 12.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,020 | 11.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,848 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,220 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,468 | 7.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,144 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,900 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,723 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,620 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,499 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,142 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 950 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 646 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 489 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 348 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 263 | 0.75% |
| Total | 35,147 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dagami grew from 12,591 in 1903 to 36,178 in 2020, an increase of 23,587 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.61%, or an increase of 1,031 people, from the previous population of 35,147 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,591 | – | |
| 17,803 | 2.21% | |
| 22,776 | 1.24% | |
| 20,361 | -1.14% | |
| 18,777 | -0.71% | |
| 19,846 | 0.54% | |
| 21,026 | 1.17% | |
| 22,021 | 0.93% | |
| 25,606 | 1.52% | |
| 27,039 | 1.03% | |
| 29,240 | 1.69% | |
| 30,451 | 0.56% | |
| 31,490 | 1.23% | |
| 35,147 | 2.11% | |
| 36,178 | 0.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dagami for the year 2019 was 25,179, broken down into 12,969 males and 12,210 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dagami is situated at approximately 11° 4' North, 124° 54' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.6 meters or 87.3 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 Dagami are Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Tabontabon, Leyte, Pastrana, Leyte, Burauen, Leyte, Julita, Leyte, Santa Fe, Leyte, and Tanauan, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 577.66 kilometers (358.94 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 7.10 kilometers (4.41 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Pastrana, Leyte, 8.49 kilometers (5.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Burauen, Leyte, 9.75 kilometers (6.06 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Julita, Leyte, 11.78 kilometers (7.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Santa Fe, Leyte, 13.80 kilometers (8.57 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Tanauan, Leyte, 13.93 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 23.04 kilometers (14.32 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 32.86 kilometers (20.42 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 44.06 kilometers (27.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 78.97 kilometers (49.07 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 83.98 kilometers (52.18 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 98.18 kilometers (61.01 miles) to the West (S89°W)
Distance from Manila: 577.66 kilometers (358.94 miles) to the Northwest (N47°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.