Julita, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6506 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 53.30 km2 (20.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 15,598 |
| Density (2020) | 293 / km2 (758 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 58' North, 124° 58' East (10.9729, 124.9621) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.4 meters (80.1 feet) |
Julita is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 53.30 square kilometers or 20.58 square miles which constitutes 0.84% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,598. This represented 0.88% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 293 inhabitants per square kilometer or 758 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Julita has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 2.65% | 414 | 428 | -3.27% | -0.70% |
| Anibong | 5.65% | 882 | 842 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Aslum | 2.20% | 343 | 308 | 11.36% | 2.29% |
| Balante | 2.08% | 324 | 341 | -4.99% | -1.07% |
| Bongdo | 5.92% | 923 | 783 | 17.88% | 3.52% |
| Bonifacio | 3.14% | 490 | 479 | 2.30% | 0.48% |
| Bugho | 1.59% | 248 | 234 | 5.98% | 1.23% |
| Calbasag | 7.34% | 1,145 | 1,156 | -0.95% | -0.20% |
| Caridad | 2.01% | 314 | 287 | 9.41% | 1.91% |
| Cuya-e | 4.58% | 714 | 641 | 11.39% | 2.30% |
| Dita | 6.66% | 1,039 | 1,036 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Gitabla | 1.32% | 206 | 185 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Hindang | 4.06% | 633 | 631 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Inawangan | 2.26% | 352 | 340 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| Jurao | 1.27% | 198 | 232 | -14.66% | -3.28% |
| Poblacion District I | 3.72% | 581 | 568 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Poblacion District II | 6.67% | 1,041 | 1,001 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Poblacion District III | 4.65% | 725 | 782 | -7.29% | -1.58% |
| Poblacion District IV | 7.15% | 1,115 | 1,085 | 2.76% | 0.58% |
| San Andres | 2.63% | 410 | 404 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| San Pablo | 1.78% | 278 | 331 | -16.01% | -3.61% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.49% | 700 | 672 | 4.17% | 0.86% |
| Santo Niño | 8.08% | 1,261 | 1,163 | 8.43% | 1.72% |
| Tagkip | 1.56% | 244 | 177 | 37.85% | 6.99% |
| Tolosahay | 2.56% | 399 | 402 | -0.75% | -0.16% |
| Villa Hermosa | 3.97% | 619 | 606 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| Julita Total | 15,598 | 15,114 | 3.20% | 0.67% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Julita for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱53,889,315.74.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 29,231,332.09 | – |
| 2010 | 30,983,955.23 | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 33,625,934.46 | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 33,018,424.43 | -1.81% |
| 2013 | 36,762,950.38 | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 42,221,714.76 | 14.85% |
| 2015 | 48,283,291.57 | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 53,889,315.74 | 11.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Julita in the 2015 Census was 15,110 broken down into 3,840 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,944 | 2,121 | 4.69 | |
| 11,668 | 2,433 | 4.80 | |
| 12,096 | 2,537 | 4.77 | |
| 12,310 | 2,751 | 4.47 | |
| 13,307 | 3,074 | 4.33 | |
| 15,110 | 3,840 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Julita is 5 to 9, with 1,816 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 145 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 377 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,499 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,816 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,538 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,560 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,411 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,207 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 953 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 838 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 674 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 775 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 692 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 519 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 392 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 348 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 217 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 153 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 145 | 0.96% |
| Total | 15,114 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Julita grew from 9,112 in 1960 to 15,598 in 2020, an increase of 6,486 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 484 people, from the previous population of 15,114 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 9,112 | – | |
| 9,307 | 0.21% | |
| 9,445 | 0.30% | |
| 9,724 | 0.58% | |
| 9,944 | 0.22% | |
| 11,671 | 3.05% | |
| 12,096 | 0.77% | |
| 12,310 | 0.24% | |
| 13,307 | 2.88% | |
| 15,114 | 2.45% | |
| 15,598 | 0.67% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Julita for the year 2019 was 11,463, broken down into 5,871 males and 5,592 females.
Location
The municipal center of Julita is situated at approximately 10° 58' North, 124° 58' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.4 meters or 80.1 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 Julita are Tacloban, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, and Maasin, Southern Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Tabontabon, Leyte, Burauen, Leyte, Dulag, Leyte, La Paz, Leyte, Mayorga, Leyte, and Dagami, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 589.12 kilometers (366.06 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tabontabon, Leyte, 7.63 kilometers (4.74 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Burauen, Leyte, 7.54 kilometers (4.69 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Dulag, Leyte, 8.07 kilometers (5.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- La Paz, Leyte, 9.08 kilometers (5.64 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Mayorga, Leyte, 9.11 kilometers (5.66 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Dagami, Leyte, 11.78 kilometers (7.32 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 30.35 kilometers (18.86 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Baybay, Leyte, 37.33 kilometers (23.20 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 38.91 kilometers (24.18 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 87.37 kilometers (54.29 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 89.18 kilometers (55.41 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 93.88 kilometers (58.33 miles) to the South (S8°W)
Distance from Manila: 589.12 kilometers (366.06 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.