Dulag, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 45 |
| Postal code | 6505 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Leyte Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 110.70 km2 (42.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,992 |
| Density (2020) | 443 / km2 (1,146 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 57' North, 125° 2' East (10.9528, 125.0321) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.2 meters (17.0 feet) |
Dulag is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 110.70 square kilometers or 42.74 square miles which constitutes 1.75% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,992. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Leyte province, or 1.08% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 443 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,146 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dulag has 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegre | 1.96% | 958 | 1,068 | -10.30% | -2.26% |
| Arado | 0.93% | 457 | 351 | 30.20% | 5.71% |
| Barbo | 1.91% | 934 | 941 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Batug | 1.27% | 621 | 619 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Bolongtohan | 1.36% | 664 | 619 | 7.27% | 1.49% |
| Bulod | 1.57% | 767 | 745 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Buntay | 2.59% | 1,271 | 1,268 | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| Cabacungan | 6.86% | 3,362 | 3,337 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| Cabarasan | 1.18% | 579 | 572 | 1.22% | 0.26% |
| Cabato-an | 2.35% | 1,152 | 1,092 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Calipayan | 1.45% | 711 | 667 | 6.60% | 1.35% |
| Calubian | 2.82% | 1,383 | 1,307 | 5.81% | 1.20% |
| Cambula District | 0.78% | 383 | 434 | -11.75% | -2.60% |
| Camitoc | 0.78% | 381 | 365 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Camote | 1.86% | 910 | 895 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Candao | 0.94% | 462 | 555 | -16.76% | -3.79% |
| Catmonan | 1.17% | 575 | 582 | -1.20% | -0.25% |
| Combis | 3.55% | 1,737 | 1,253 | 38.63% | 7.12% |
| Dacay | 1.31% | 642 | 638 | 0.63% | 0.13% |
| Del Carmen | 1.02% | 502 | 526 | -4.56% | -0.98% |
| Del Pilar | 2.02% | 988 | 985 | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Fatima | 1.67% | 816 | 823 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| General Roxas | 1.35% | 662 | 647 | 2.32% | 0.48% |
| Highway | 3.07% | 1,504 | 1,744 | -13.76% | -3.07% |
| Luan | 1.50% | 737 | 742 | -0.67% | -0.14% |
| Magsaysay | 1.43% | 701 | 728 | -3.71% | -0.79% |
| Maricum | 0.62% | 303 | 280 | 8.21% | 1.68% |
| Market Site | 0.82% | 403 | 447 | -9.84% | -2.16% |
| Rawis | 3.06% | 1,499 | 1,447 | 3.59% | 0.75% |
| Rizal | 4.66% | 2,283 | 2,255 | 1.24% | 0.26% |
| Romualdez | 1.46% | 716 | 658 | 8.81% | 1.79% |
| Sabang Daguitan | 1.18% | 579 | 532 | 8.83% | 1.80% |
| Salvacion | 2.58% | 1,262 | 1,195 | 5.61% | 1.15% |
| San Agustin | 2.71% | 1,329 | 1,272 | 4.48% | 0.93% |
| San Antonio | 1.20% | 590 | 572 | 3.15% | 0.65% |
| San Isidro | 1.78% | 874 | 822 | 6.33% | 1.30% |
| San Jose | 9.27% | 4,543 | 4,388 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| San Miguel | 3.82% | 1,871 | 1,697 | 10.25% | 2.08% |
| San Rafael | 4.45% | 2,179 | 2,102 | 3.66% | 0.76% |
| San Vicente | 2.12% | 1,039 | 858 | 21.10% | 4.11% |
| Serrano | 1.04% | 511 | 525 | -2.67% | -0.57% |
| Sungi | 3.14% | 1,539 | 1,410 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| Tabu | 2.87% | 1,404 | 1,316 | 6.69% | 1.37% |
| Tigbao | 2.78% | 1,360 | 1,267 | 7.34% | 1.50% |
| Victory | 1.73% | 849 | 754 | 12.60% | 2.53% |
| Dulag Total | 48,992 | 47,300 | 3.58% | 0.74% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dulag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱109,194,521.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 60,532,620.42 | – |
| 2010 | 65,076,289.09 | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 70,369,164.26 | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 72,246,678.95 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 74,707,953.57 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 81,950,607.68 | 9.69% |
| 2015 | 96,312,362.56 | 17.52% |
| 2016 | 109,194,521.04 | 13.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dulag in the 2015 Census was 47,240 broken down into 11,838 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,006 | 6,569 | 5.02 | |
| 34,682 | 7,012 | 4.95 | |
| 38,897 | 7,657 | 5.08 | |
| 40,540 | 8,414 | 4.82 | |
| 41,734 | 9,101 | 4.59 | |
| 47,240 | 11,838 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dulag is 5 to 9, with 5,383 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 445 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,005 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,417 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,383 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,153 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,986 | 10.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,456 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,638 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,046 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,717 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,330 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,354 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,123 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,697 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,230 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,129 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 713 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 478 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 445 | 0.94% |
| Total | 47,300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dulag grew from 14,884 in 1903 to 48,992 in 2020, an increase of 34,108 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.74%, or an increase of 1,692 people, from the previous population of 47,300 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,884 | – | |
| 22,551 | 2.66% | |
| 28,693 | 1.21% | |
| 31,185 | 0.86% | |
| 24,292 | -2.17% | |
| 26,770 | 0.95% | |
| 26,674 | -0.07% | |
| 28,219 | 1.13% | |
| 33,020 | 1.58% | |
| 34,742 | 0.96% | |
| 38,897 | 2.45% | |
| 40,570 | 0.58% | |
| 41,757 | 1.06% | |
| 47,300 | 2.40% | |
| 48,992 | 0.74% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dulag for the year 2019 was 31,734, broken down into 16,318 males and 15,416 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dulag is situated at approximately 10° 57' North, 125° 2' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.2 meters or 17.0 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 Dulag are Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Mayorga, Leyte, Julita, Leyte, La Paz, Leyte, Tolosa, Leyte, Tabontabon, Leyte, and MacArthur, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 596.30 kilometers (370.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mayorga, Leyte, 6.26 kilometers (3.89 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Julita, Leyte, 8.07 kilometers (5.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- La Paz, Leyte, 10.71 kilometers (6.65 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Tolosa, Leyte, 12.14 kilometers (7.54 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 12.38 kilometers (7.69 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- MacArthur, Leyte, 13.66 kilometers (8.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 32.37 kilometers (20.11 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 39.90 kilometers (24.79 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 46.86 kilometers (29.11 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 84.96 kilometers (52.79 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 92.46 kilometers (57.45 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 93.13 kilometers (57.87 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
Distance from Manila: 596.30 kilometers (370.53 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.