Isabel, Province of Leyte
Type | municipality |
---|---|
Island group | Visayas |
Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
Province | Leyte |
Barangay count | 24 |
Postal code | 6539 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Camotes Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
Area (2013) | 64.01 km2 (24.71 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 46,781 |
Density (2020) | 731 / km2 (1,893 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 10° 56' North, 124° 26' East (10.9250, 124.4383) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.4 feet) |
Isabel is a coastal municipality in the province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 64.01 square kilometers or 24.71 square miles which constitutes 1.01% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 46,781. This represented 2.63% of the total population of Leyte province, or 1.03% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 731 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,893 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Isabel has 24 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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anislag | 1.49% | 698 | 738 | -5.42% | -1.17% |
Antipolo | 1.11% | 517 | 611 | -15.38% | -3.46% |
Apale | 3.67% | 1,718 | 1,836 | -6.43% | -1.39% |
Bantigue | 5.25% | 2,454 | 2,339 | 4.92% | 1.02% |
Benog | 1.31% | 611 | 664 | -7.98% | -1.74% |
Bilwang | 5.68% | 2,655 | 3,062 | -13.29% | -2.96% |
Can-andan | 0.72% | 335 | 410 | -18.29% | -4.16% |
Cangag | 1.30% | 609 | 674 | -9.64% | -2.11% |
Consolacion | 1.51% | 706 | 566 | 24.73% | 4.76% |
Honan | 2.47% | 1,155 | 1,096 | 5.38% | 1.11% |
Libertad | 11.09% | 5,188 | 5,332 | -2.70% | -0.57% |
Mahayag | 5.07% | 2,374 | 2,269 | 4.63% | 0.96% |
Marvel | 8.67% | 4,054 | 4,093 | -0.95% | -0.20% |
Matlang | 13.90% | 6,502 | 5,972 | 8.87% | 1.81% |
Monte Alegre | 1.97% | 920 | 799 | 15.14% | 3.01% |
Puting Bato | 1.54% | 720 | 779 | -7.57% | -1.64% |
San Francisco | 1.77% | 830 | 973 | -14.70% | -3.29% |
San Roque | 3.18% | 1,486 | 1,625 | -8.55% | -1.86% |
Santa Cruz | 2.42% | 1,134 | 1,687 | -32.78% | -8.02% |
Santo Niño | 13.64% | 6,383 | 5,293 | 20.59% | 4.02% |
Santo Rosario | 1.82% | 853 | 962 | -11.33% | -2.50% |
Tabunok | 3.13% | 1,463 | 1,885 | -22.39% | -5.19% |
Tolingon | 4.63% | 2,168 | 1,829 | 18.53% | 3.64% |
Tubod | 2.67% | 1,248 | 1,421 | -12.17% | -2.70% |
Isabel Total | 46,781 | 46,915 | -0.29% | -0.06% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Isabel for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,389,294.69.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
---|---|---|
2009 | 121,807,844.20 | – |
2010 | 84,797,154.83 | -30.38% |
2011 | 106,203,796.13 | 25.24% |
2012 | 115,686,187.59 | 8.93% |
2013 | 111,799,361.14 | -3.36% |
2014 | 117,272,452.48 | 4.90% |
2015 | 129,240,979.19 | 10.21% |
2016 | 148,389,294.69 | 14.82% |
End notes:
|
Demographics
Households
The household population of Isabel in the 2015 Census was 46,735 broken down into 11,201 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
---|---|---|---|
33,341 | 7,100 | 4.70 | |
35,991 | 7,694 | 4.68 | |
38,486 | 8,303 | 4.64 | |
40,205 | 9,343 | 4.30 | |
43,524 | 10,075 | 4.32 | |
46,735 | 11,201 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Isabel is 5 to 9, with 4,968 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 368 individuals.
details
Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
---|---|---|
Under 1 | 994 | 2.12% |
1 to 4 | 4,021 | 8.57% |
5 to 9 | 4,968 | 10.59% |
10 to 14 | 4,583 | 9.77% |
15 to 19 | 4,328 | 9.23% |
20 to 24 | 4,326 | 9.22% |
25 to 29 | 3,915 | 8.34% |
30 to 34 | 3,322 | 7.08% |
35 to 39 | 2,964 | 6.32% |
40 to 44 | 2,632 | 5.61% |
45 to 49 | 2,449 | 5.22% |
50 to 54 | 2,407 | 5.13% |
55 to 59 | 2,142 | 4.57% |
60 to 64 | 1,460 | 3.11% |
65 to 69 | 991 | 2.11% |
70 to 74 | 608 | 1.30% |
75 to 79 | 437 | 0.93% |
80 and over | 368 | 0.78% |
Total | 46,915 | 100.00% |
|
Historical population
The population of Isabel grew from 14,085 in 1948 to 46,781 in 2020, an increase of 32,696 people over the course of 72 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.06%, or a decrease of 134 people, from the previous population of 46,915 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
---|---|---|
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
14,085 | – | |
14,633 | 0.34% | |
15,974 | 0.86% | |
15,327 | -0.83% | |
15,980 | 0.84% | |
33,389 | 7.65% | |
36,134 | 1.49% | |
38,486 | 1.36% | |
40,214 | 0.61% | |
43,593 | 2.98% | |
46,915 | 1.41% | |
46,781 | -0.06% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Isabel for the year 2019 was 34,568, broken down into 17,440 males and 17,128 females.
Location
The municipal center of Isabel is situated at approximately 10° 56' North, 124° 26' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.4 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 Isabel are Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Bogo, Cebu, Danao, Cebu, Tacloban, and Mandaue. The nearest municipalities are Merida, Leyte, Palompon, Leyte, Pilar, Cebu, Matag-ob, Leyte, Albuera, Leyte, and San Francisco, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 552.32 kilometers (343.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Merida, Leyte, 11.39 kilometers (7.08 miles) to the East (S80°E)
- Palompon, Leyte, 14.67 kilometers (9.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Pilar, Cebu, 19.46 kilometers (12.09 miles) to the Southeast (S47°E)
- Matag-ob, Leyte, 24.69 kilometers (15.34 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Albuera, Leyte, 28.50 kilometers (17.71 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- San Francisco, Cebu, 31.57 kilometers (19.62 miles) to the South (S11°W)
Nearest cities
- Ormoc, Leyte, 20.70 kilometers (12.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 48.26 kilometers (29.99 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 49.12 kilometers (30.52 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Danao, Cebu, 63.33 kilometers (39.35 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- Tacloban, 71.44 kilometers (44.39 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Mandaue, 85.65 kilometers (53.22 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
Distance from Manila: 552.32 kilometers (343.19 miles) to the Northwest (N42°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.